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Broadcast News (1987)
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Ratings: 7.1/10 from 13,454 users
Metascore:
84/100
Reviews: 86 user | 48 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com Take two rival TV reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well and watch the sparks fly. Director:James L. BrooksWriter:James L. Brooks |
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Cast
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| William Hurt | ... | ||
| Albert Brooks | ... | ||
| Holly Hunter | ... | ||
| Robert Prosky | ... | ||
| Lois Chiles | ... | ||
| Joan Cusack | ... |
Blair Litton
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Peter Hackes | ... | |
| Christian Clemenson | ... |
Bobby
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Robert Katims | ... |
Martin Klein
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| Ed Wheeler | ... |
George Wein
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| Stephen Mendillo | ... |
Gerald Grunick
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Kimber Shoop | ... |
Young Tom
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Dwayne Markee | ... |
Young Aaron
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Gennie James | ... |
Young Jane
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Storyline
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. Written by Scott Renshaw <as.idc@forsythe.stanford.edu>
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TV Reporter | Fictional News Show | Fictional TV Show | Rivalry | Behind The Scenes | See more »Taglines:
It's the story of their lives.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Detrás de las noticias See more »Filming Locations:
600 East Capitol Street SE, Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$197,542 (USA) (20 December 1987) (7 Screens)Gross:
$51,249,404 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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briefly appears in the end credits. See more »
Written by Francis Cabrel
Performed by Francis Cabrel
Courtesy of Editions 31 (Paris) See more »
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Trivia
Marc Shaiman and Glen Roven, who play News Theme Writers, are real-life composers who have also done television jingles. Shaiman, after doing Broadcast News, went on to score major motion picture films and has since been nominated for five Academy Awards. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Jane approaches the restaurant (to meet the gang for drinks), Tom and Jennifer start to come around the corner prematurely. They quickly backpedal and then come around on cue when Jane is closer. See more »Crazy Credits
Albert Brooks' singing of "L'Edition Speciale" from the film alsobriefly appears in the end credits. See more »
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"L'Edition Speciale"Written by Francis Cabrel
Performed by Francis Cabrel
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