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Key Features:
Journalism, Investigation, Romantic comedy, Aristocracy, Murder mystery, London, Charismatic protagonist, Deception, Social satire, Witty banter, Undercover, Cultural clash
Tone:
humorous, witty, whimsical
Target Audience:
Romantic comedy fans, Mystery lovers, British humor enthusiasts, Intellectual audiences
Emotional Arc:
Curiosity → Intrigue → Amusement

Scoop

2006-07-27
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An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.

Genres
Comedy, Mystery
Cast
Scarlett Johansson, Woody Allen, Hugh Jackman, Ian McShane, Charles Dance, Romola Garai, Kevin McNally, Jim Dunk, Robert Bathurst, Geoff Bell
Crew
Woody Allen, Woody Allen
Rating
6.59(1691 votes)
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