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14 October 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
We will not walk in fear of one another. morePlot:
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 22 wins & 61 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Clooney Honored by Hollywood Stars (From WENN. 16 October 2006)
Clooney and Zellweger Dating Again?
(From WENN. 28 September 2006)
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Strathairn and documentary footage produce a winner more (490 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jeff Daniels | ... | Sig Mickelson | |
| David Strathairn | ... | Edward R. Murrow | |
| Alex Borstein | ... | Natalie | |
| Rose Abdoo | ... | Millie Lerner | |
| Dianne Reeves | ... | Jazz Singer | |
| Peter Martin | ... | Pianist | |
| Christoph Luty | ... | Bassist | |
| Jeff Hamilton | ... | Drummer | |
| Matt Catingub | ... | Saxophonist | |
| Tate Donovan | ... | Jesse Zousmer | |
| Reed Diamond | ... | John Aaron | |
| Matt Ross | ... | Eddie Scott | |
| Patricia Clarkson | ... | Shirley Wershba | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Joe Wershba | |
| George Clooney | ... | Fred Friendly |
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Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language.Parents Guide:
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93 minLanguage:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:PG | Ireland:PG | Finland:S | Australia:PG | Canada:G (British Columbia/Ontario/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Brazil:14 | Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Portugal:M/12 | USA:PG (certificate #41985) | Singapore:PG | Hungary:14 | Spain:13 | Germany:o.Al. | South Korea:12 | Malaysia:18PL (DVD) | Malaysia:(Banned) (theatrical) | Sweden:BtlFilming Locations:
CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Initially, the famous concluding catch phrase "Good Night and Good Luck" that became the title of the film, was a habit Edward R. Murrow kept from his London years as a war reporter for the radio, when British people under constant night German bombing systematically ended their conversations with the very same words, uncertain to meet again. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: During the opening scene, there are a few paragraphs that set up and explain the movie's premise. In the first paragraph it says that this all took place during the "1950's and 1960's". This is a grammatical mistake. It should be "1950s and 1960s" since it's plural, not possessive. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Sig Mickelson: In 1935, Ed Murrow began his career with CBS. When World War II broke out, it was his voice that brought the Battle of Britain home to us, through his "This Is London" radio series. He started with us all, many of us here tonight, when television was in its infancy...
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How High the Moon moreFAQ
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This film was a real treat, with Strathairn's dead-on performance as legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow a sure bet for at least an Oscar nomination. Perhaps the best decision by writer-director George Clooney was to cast no one in the role of Senator Joseph McCarthy. Instead, Clooney uses actual footage of McCarthy in the HUAC hearings and press conferences. Movies based on actual historical events often sensationalize events, but the extensive use of documentary footage brings home the reality of this movie's story line.
In addition to Strathairn's best performance to date, the entire cast delivers, from Clooney himself as Murrow's producer Fred Friendly, to Frank Langella as CBS chairman William Paley, to Ray Wise as the insecure anchorman Don Hollenbeck. If there is a weak point in the cast, it is Jeff Daniels, who was given little to do in the role of news director Sig Mickelson and did little with it.
As most people today are acquainted with the 1950s through black-and-white images, the decision to film in black-and-white also feels appropriate, and helps the documentary footage to blend in seamlessly with the filmed actors. The only real failing of the movie is the lack of real drama. Throughout, Murrow and the gang are seen to have the upper hand, although they sweat about the potential consequences of every action. The slice of history, the ideas presented concerning the proper role of news media, and the terrific performances all more than make up for this, however, and I strongly recommend this film to those who lived through the McCarthy era and to those, such as myself, who only have witnessed it in the rear view mirror.