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Scoop (2006)
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Scoop (2006)

Genre
Comedy, Romance
Release Date
July 28, 2006
Studio
Focus Features
Official Site
http://www.scoopmovie.net/
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Release Date
July 28, 2006
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
096 minute(s)
Production Budget
4000000
Studio
Focus Features
Official Site
http://www.scoopmovie.net/
Director
Woody Allen
Producer
Letty Aronson, Gareth Wiley
Screenwriter
Woody Allen
Starring
  • Scarlett Johansson as Sondra Pransky
  • Hugh Jackman as Peter Lyman
  • Woody Allen as Sid Waterman
  • Ian McShane as Joe Strombel
  • James Nesbitt
  • Colin Salmon
  • Kevin McNally

In Woody Allen's delightful comedic romp, Scarlett Johansson stars as Sondra Pransky, a naive American journalism student visiting London who receives a shocking tip from a ghost at a magic show. The ghost, a deceased reporter, claims to have uncovered the identity of the notorious "Tarot Card Killer," a serial murderer who has been evading the police. This leads Sondra to team up with the ghost's former acquaintance, a bumbling but charming magician played by Woody Allen himself. Their investigation quickly zeroes in on the prime suspect, a charismatic and wealthy aristocrat named Peter Lyman, portrayed with roguish appeal by Hugh Jackman. As Sondra goes undercover to get close to Peter, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of romance and suspicion, unsure if she is falling for a charming man or a cold-blooded killer. The film balances a lighthearted, screwball comedic tone with a genuine murder mystery, creating an atmosphere of witty banter and escalating tension. With a stellar supporting cast including Ian McShane and Colin Salmon, Scoop is a clever and stylish entertainment that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.