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Broadcast News

It’s the story of their lives.

  • Movie
  • 1987
  • R
  • 2h 13m

Directed by James L. Brooks

6.8

TMDB audience rating
6.8 out of 10 from 491 votes

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Overview

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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Cast and crew

  • Holly Hunter

    Holly HunterJane Craig

  • William Hurt

    William HurtTom Grunick

  • Albert Brooks

    Albert BrooksAaron Altman

  • Robert Prosky

    Robert ProskyErnie Merriman

  • Lois Chiles

    Lois ChilesJennifer Mack

  • Joan Cusack

    Joan CusackBlair Litton

  • Peter HackesPaul Moore

  • Christian Clemenson

    Christian ClemensonBobby

  • Jack Nicholson

    Jack NicholsonBill Rorich

  • Robert Katims

    Robert KatimsMartin Klein

  • Ed Wheeler

    Ed WheelerGeorge Wein

  • Stephen Mendillo

    Stephen MendilloGerald Grunick

  • Kimber ShoopYoung Tom

  • Dwayne MarkeeYoung Aaron

  • Gennie James

    Gennie JamesYoung Jane

  • Leo Burmester

    Leo BurmesterJane's Dad

  • Amy BrooksElli Merriman

  • Jane WelchAnne Merriman

Director
James L. Brooks
Writer
James L. Brooks
Music
Bill Conti
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus