Broadcast News (1987)
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.
Director: James L. Brooks
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: December 16, 1987
Cast
- Holly Hunter - Jane Craig
- William Hurt - Tom Grunick
- Albert Brooks - Aaron Altman
- Robert Prosky - Ernie Merriman
- Lois Chiles - Jennifer Mack
- Joan Cusack - Blair Litton
- Peter Hackes - Paul Moore
- Christian Clemenson - Bobby
- Jack Nicholson - Bill Rorich
- Robert Katims - Martin Klein
Screenplay
- James L. Brooks (Screenplay)
Music: Bill Conti
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Richard Marks
Production: Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español, Français, Deutsch
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $67M
Original Language: en
Keywords
journalist, washington dc, usa, love triangle, workaholic, journalism, television producer, neurotic, tv news anchor
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broadcast News about?
- 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.
- Who directed Broadcast News?
- Broadcast News was directed by James L. Brooks.
- Who stars in Broadcast News?
- Broadcast News stars Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack.
- How long is Broadcast News?
- Broadcast News has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is Broadcast News?
- Broadcast News is a Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Broadcast News?
- Broadcast News had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Broadcast News gross?
- Broadcast News grossed $67M worldwide.
- Where was Broadcast News produced?
- Broadcast News was produced in United States of America.