Scoop
Crime comedy film by Woody Allen · Released 2006
Scoop is a 2006 romantic crime comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Ian McShane and Allen himself. It was released in the United States by Focus Features on July 28, 2006. The film follows an American journalist and a magician being guided by the spirit of a reporter to investigate a British aristocrat who might be a serial killer. Scoop received mixed reviews from critics regarding its humor, but was a box-office success, grossing $39 million against a $4 million budget.
Cast ages at release (2006)
- Scarlett Johansson, as Sondra Pransky/Jade Spence: 21–22
- Ian McShane, as Joe Strombel: 63–64
- Woody Allen, as Sid Waterman/The Great Splendini/Mr. Spence: 70–71
- Charles Dance, as Mr. Malcolm: 59–60
- Romola Garai, as Vivian: 23–24
- Kevin McNally, as Mike Tinsley: 49–50
- Julian Glover, as Lord Lyman: 70–71
- Anthony Head, as Detective: 51–52
- Fenella Woolgar, as Jane Cook: 36–37
- Robert Bathurst, as Strombel's Co-worker: 48–49
- Meera Syal, as Joe's Co-Passenger: 44–45
- Mark Heap, as M.C: 48–49
- Alexander Armstrong, as Cop: 37–38
- Christopher Fulford, as Strombel's Co-worker: 50–51
- Victoria Hamilton, as Jan: 34–35
- Geoff Bell, as Strombel's Co-worker: 42–43
- Phil Cornwell, as Tenant: 48–49
- Caroline Blakiston, as Vivian's Mother: 72–73