An American journalist is set up and fed false information after the Lebanon war.An American journalist is set up and fed false information after the Lebanon war.An American journalist is set up and fed false information after the Lebanon war.
- Awards
- 1 win
Sasson Gabay
- Bossam
- (as Sasson Gabai)
Storyline
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- TriviaThis film was part of a cycle of pictures made during the 1980s that featured journalists covering war. The movies include Salvador (1986), Under Fire (1983), Circle of Deceit [Circle of Deceit (1981)], Witness in the War Zone (1987), Cry Freedom (1987), The Killing Fields (1984) and The Year of Living Dangerously (1982).
- Quotes
Linda Larsen: But what is about you? Where is your home?
Don Stevens: My home is in a suitcase.
- SoundtracksDon't Go
Performed by Franz Benton
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It's probably fair to say that who ever reviewed this film in the first place was just being irresponsible. Deadline is in no way shape or form a documentary. If it were, maybe that would have made it a little more interesting.
The basic premise is, Walken, a journalist amidst a war is set up and fed false information. The information then ends up making national headlines. As the result, 'ace reporter" Don Stevens' reputation is on the line. Stationed in Beirut he has only till the end of the movie to save his reputation and present "good" news.
It's kind of confusing, and not much else happens. I found it interesting in that the Palestinians were not portrayed as savage terrorists, like most films from this era but that's about all. Deadline is no "Endless Night" or "Murder Elite" but then again, nothing ever is.
Pair Deadline up with Salvador and you might have a hot double feature, maybe just don't play Salvador first.
The basic premise is, Walken, a journalist amidst a war is set up and fed false information. The information then ends up making national headlines. As the result, 'ace reporter" Don Stevens' reputation is on the line. Stationed in Beirut he has only till the end of the movie to save his reputation and present "good" news.
It's kind of confusing, and not much else happens. I found it interesting in that the Palestinians were not portrayed as savage terrorists, like most films from this era but that's about all. Deadline is no "Endless Night" or "Murder Elite" but then again, nothing ever is.
Pair Deadline up with Salvador and you might have a hot double feature, maybe just don't play Salvador first.
- Jamal_Duval
- Oct 21, 2004
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $141,211
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $86,681
- Sep 13, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $141,211
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By what name was Witness in the War Zone (1987) officially released in Canada in English?
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