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Broadcast News (1987)

R · 1987-12-16 · 2h 13m · EN
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It’s the story of their lives.

Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.

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James L. BrooksDirector
Budget
$20M
Box office
$67.3M

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William HurtWilliam HurtTom GrunickAlbert BrooksAlbert BrooksAaron AltmanHolly HunterHolly HunterJane CraigRobert ProskyRobert ProskyErnie MerrimanLois ChilesLois ChilesJennifer MackJoan CusackJoan CusackBlair LittonPeter HackesPeter HackesPaul MooreChristian ClemensonChristian ClemensonBobbyJack NicholsonJack NicholsonBill RorichRobert KatimsRobert KatimsMartin KleinEd WheelerEd WheelerGeorge WeinStephen MendilloStephen MendilloGerald Grunick

Keywords

JournalistWashington d.c.Love triangleTelevisionJournalismTv news anchorModeratorWorkaholicNews broadcastTelevision producerNeuroticWashington dc, usa

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityJournalist · Washington D C · Love TriangleMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Broadcast News about?

Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.

How long is Broadcast News?

Broadcast News has a runtime of 133 minutes.