Movie
Broadcast News
1987R2h 13m6.8 / 10
It’s the story of their lives.
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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about Broadcast News
Cast
Holly HunterJane Craig
William HurtTom Grunick
Albert BrooksAaron Altman
Robert ProskyErnie Merriman
Lois ChilesJennifer Mack
Joan CusackBlair LittonPeter HackesPaul Moore
Christian ClemensonBobbyCredits
- Directed by
- James L. Brooks
- Written by
- James L. Brooks
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $67.3M
Production
- Amercent Films
- American Entertainment Partners L.P.United States
Gracie FilmsUnited States
20th Century FoxUnited States
Themes
journalismjournalistlove triangleneurotictelevision producertv news anchorwashington dc, usaworkaholic
