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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Michael Keaton | ... | Henry Hackett | |
| Robert Duvall | ... | Bernie White | |
| Glenn Close | ... | Alicia Clark | |
| Marisa Tomei | ... | Martha Hackett | |
| Randy Quaid | ... | Michael McDougal | |
| Jason Robards | ... | Graham Keighley | |
| Jason Alexander | ... | Marion Sandusky | |
| Spalding Gray | ... | Paul Bladden | |
| Catherine O'Hara | ... | Susan | |
| Lynne Thigpen | ... | Janet | |
| Jack Kehoe | ... | Phil | |
| Roma Maffia | ... | Carmen | |
| Clint Howard | ... | Ray Blaisch | |
| Geoffrey Owens | ... | Lou | |
| Amelia Campbell | ... | Robin | |
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Henry Hackett is the editor of a New York City tabloid. He is a workaholic who loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchetman Alicia Clark, Henry's nemesis, impose unpopular cutbacks. Henry's wife Martha, a hugely pregnant former reporter of his, is fed up because he has so little time for his family. He is therefore considering an offer from Paul Bladden to edit a paper like the New York Times, which would mean more money, shorter hours, more respectability...but might also be a bit boring for his tastes. But a hot story soon confronts Henry with tough decisions. Written by Reid Gagle
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newspaper reporter | pregnancy | one day | journalist | newspaper editor |Taglines:
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 March 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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New York City, New York, USAEdit
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Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$38,824,341Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$48,424,341Company Credits
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Written by Peter Kember and Richard Formby
Performed by Spectrum
Courtesy of Silvertone Records
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The radio broadcast heard during the opening credits of the film was originally intended to be a segment from Don Imus' "Imus in the Morning" program that was recorded live during an on-air interview with Director Ron Howard. A portion of the segment appears as Michael Keaton walks through the newsroom. See more »Goofs
During the opening tracking shot through the newsroom of The Sun, the camera track on the ceiling can be seen. See more »Soundtracks
HOW YOU SATISFY MEWritten by Peter Kember and Richard Formby
Performed by Spectrum
Courtesy of Silvertone Records
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Movie about a New York city tabloid misses the true story entirely. A story newspaper about two young Black men framed for the murder of some rich white guys. The hero is a news editor who doesn't want to run the bogus story because it will cause race riots. He makes great personal sacrifices for this, and in the end the story they get is just as much of a scoop anyway, so everyone is happy. The reality is the mainstream media who really want to be honest aren't made into heroes: they're broke.