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Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) 7.6
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Metascore: 80/100
Reviews: 505 user | 352 critic | 41 from Metacritic.com Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy. Director:George Clooney |
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In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow and his producer Fred W. Friendly decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history. Written by Brian Washington <Sargebri@att.net>
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In A Nation Terrorized By Its Own Government, One Man Dared to Tell The Truth See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 November 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Buenas noches, y buena suerte. See more »Filming Locations:
CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$30,573 (Chile) (3 March 2006)Gross:
£2,088,488 (UK) (17 March 2006)Company Credits
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Warner Independent Pictures (WIP), 2929 Productions, Participant Productions See more »
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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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, with the news documentary show, "See It Now." He threw stones at giants. Segregation, exploitation of migrant workers, apartheid, J. Edgar Hoover, not the least of which, his historical fight with Senator McCarthy. He ...
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(1940)
Music by Morgan Lewis
Lyrics by Nancy Hamilton
Performed by Dianne Reeves
Produced by Allen Sviridoff
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Trivia
The entire budget for this 2006 Best Picture Nominee (as well as 5 other nominations): $7 million. See more »Goofs
When the CBS staff is watching "See It Now" on a regular TV set, the set is tuned to Channel 10. If they were watching television in New York, the set should have been tuned to Channel 2. See more »Quotes
[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, with the news documentary show, "See It Now." He threw stones at giants. Segregation, exploitation of migrant workers, apartheid, J. Edgar Hoover, not the least of which, his historical fight with Senator McCarthy. He ...
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Crazy Credits
Even the rating band at the tail of the film is in black and white. See more »Soundtracks
"How High the Moon"(1940)
Music by Morgan Lewis
Lyrics by Nancy Hamilton
Performed by Dianne Reeves
Produced by Allen Sviridoff
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"Good Night, And Good Luck" is one of the best films of the year. Beautifully directed by George Clooney (who also co-stars), this is a film that exercises a powerful message and social commentary that remains relevant today. Filmed in tight frames of black and white, "Good Night, And Good Luck" also brings back the smoke-filled atmosphere of broadcast journalism and television in the 1950s. The film focuses around CBS journalist Edward Murrow and his attempts to take down Senator Joseph McCarthy through his news program, "See it Now." David Strathairn, playing Edward Murrow, gives one of the best performances of the year and is surely swimming in Oscar territory. Clooney makes his biggest leap in the film industry yet. He, too, may join Strathairn for an Oscar nomination, but in the Best Director category. Filming in black and white, and interspersing news conferences with actual footage of McCarthy, Clooney is an emerging talent worth watching. The ending and the very last frame lets "Good Night, And Good Luck" stay with those who watch it. It ends very abruptly, as if Clooney wants to show the failing, yet lasting effort Murrow had--how he stands as a symbol for the continuation of truth and who is willing to bring it out to the public. The end has a very honest bleak tone to it--we want to see Murrow continue to let the public know what's actually going on in the country, but one man's fight isn't good enough. Clooney chooses a perfect and powerful ending. He makes a bold statement on how public interest in television has contributed to the decay of society, whether it is 1950 or 2005.