Broadcast News
Broadcast News

Movie·1987·2h 13m

Broadcast News

It’s the story of their lives.

Country

United States of America

Language

German

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The Story

A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

Producer

James L. Brooks, Polly Platt

Cinematography

Michael Ballhaus

Music

Bill Conti

Editor

Richard Marks

Themes

journalistwashington dc, usalove triangleworkaholicjournalismtelevision producerneurotictv news anchor

Production House

Amercent Films
American Entertainment Partners L.P.
Gracie Films
20th Century Fox

Audience Score

68%

461 votes

Skip11%
Timepass25%
Go for it38%
Perfection26%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Jane Craig

William Hurt

William Hurt

Tom Grunick

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

Aaron Altman

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Ernie Merriman

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

Jennifer Mack

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Blair Litton

Peter Hackes

Paul Moore

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

Bobby

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Bill Rorich

Robert Katims

Robert Katims

Martin Klein

Ed Wheeler

Ed Wheeler

George Wein

Stephen Mendillo

Stephen Mendillo

Gerald Grunick

Kimber Shoop

Young Tom

Dwayne Markee

Young Aaron

Gennie James

Gennie James

Young Jane

Leo Burmester

Leo Burmester

Jane's Dad

Amy Brooks

Elli Merriman

Jane Welch

Anne Merriman

// crew

Crew

James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

Director, Producer, Writer

Polly Platt

Polly Platt

Executive Producer

Bill Conti

Bill Conti

Original Music Composer

Michael Ballhaus

Michael Ballhaus

Director of Photography

Richard Marks

Richard Marks

Editor

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