Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one Producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| William Hurt | ... | Tom Grunick | |
| Albert Brooks | ... | Aaron Altman | |
| Holly Hunter | ... | Jane Craig | |
| Robert Prosky | ... | Ernie Merriman | |
| Lois Chiles | ... | Jennifer Mack | |
| Joan Cusack | ... | Blair Litton (as Joan Cusak) | |
| Peter Hackes | ... | Paul Moore | |
| Christian Clemenson | ... | Bobby | |
| Jack Nicholson | ... | Bill Rorish | |
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Robert Katims | ... | Martin Klein |
| Ed Wheeler | ... | George Weln | |
| Stephen Mendillo | ... | Gerald Grunick | |
| Kimber Shoop | ... | Young Tom | |
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Dwayne Markee | ... | Young Aaron |
| Gennie James | ... | Young Jane | |
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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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Written by Jim Weatherly
Performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips
Courtesy of Buddah Records
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Aaron Altman asks Tom Grunick if he can name each of the Cabinet Members, and, when Tom tells him yes, and Aaron asks, "All twelve?", to which Tom replies, "Yes, Aaron, all twelve", and then Brooks says, "There are only ten." There were actually 13 in 1986: Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, and Treasury. As of 2016, there are 15: the 13 in 1986 plus Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. See more »Goofs
One of the anchormen asks for water at his desk. The Italian version mistranslates "I want Walter at my desk". See more »Crazy Credits
Albert Brooks' singing of "L'Edition Speciale" from the film also briefly appears in the end credits. See more »Soundtracks
Midnight Train to GeorgiaWritten by Jim Weatherly
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Courtesy of Buddah Records
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25 December 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$197,542, 20 December 1987Gross USA:
$51,249,404Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$67,331,309Company Credits
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Essential viewing for anyone who watches TV news as it may help to become a little more sceptical, or even cynical. On a personal note I recall taking a course some years ago about being interviewed for TV - what to do, what not to do. The course instructors impressed on us that TV news was a "branch of show-biz". That depressing view, which is probably even more valid today than when it was made, is reinforced by this film. Never mind journalistic integrity, what counts is the ability to look good and smile nicely. And make sure you don't sweat on camera.
The interactions between the three main characters form the centre-piece, each with his or her own ambitions, capabilities and beliefs. Brooks takes these differences and sets them into the volatile setting of a TV news studio, and adds more than a pinch of love interest to the mixture. The result is a complex, if somewhat overlong, portrayal of how we compromise every day in order to meet our ambitions and take others with us. It is always entertaining, although the final scene was, perhaps, unnecessary given everything that had gone before.