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| Robert Redford | ... | Warren Justice | |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | ... | Tally Atwater | |
| Stockard Channing | ... | Marcia McGrath | |
| Joe Mantegna | ... | Bucky Terranova | |
| Kate Nelligan | ... | Joanna Kennelly | |
| Glenn Plummer | ... | Ned Jackson | |
| James Rebhorn | ... | John Merino | |
| Scott Bryce | ... | Rob Sullivan | |
| Raymond Cruz | ... | Fernando Buttanda | |
| Dedee Pfeiffer | ... | Luanne Atwater | |
| Miguel Sandoval | ... | Dan Duarte | |
| Noble Willingham | ... | Buford Sells | |
| James Karen | ... | Tom Orr | |
| Brian Markinson | ... | Vic Nash | |
| Michael Laskin | ... | IBS Director | |
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This is a telling of the Jessica Savitch story, the newswoman who, in the 1970's, became the "First Woman Anchor". Sally/Tally is taken under the wing of Warren in a Miami newsroom and becomes a news star on TV. Despite her love for Warren, she takes the big chance and moves on to Philadelphia, where he follows to rescue her faltering career at the cost of his own - as she rises he falls. Written by Bruce Cameron <dumarest@midcoast.com>
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mentor protege relationship | journalism | television news | television broadcast | television network |Taglines:
Every Day we Have, is One More Than We Deserve. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, some sensuality and depictions of violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
1 March 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Golden Girl See more »Filming Locations:
Holmesburg Prison - 8215 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$11,101,955, 3 March 1996Gross USA:
$51,088,705Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$100,688,705Company Credits
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Touchstone Pictures, Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Avnet/Kerner Productions See more »
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1.85 : 1
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Dedee Pfeiffer plays Michelle Pfeiffer's younger sister Luanne in this film. Dedee Pfeiffer also had a bit part in Into The Night (1985). See more »Goofs
When sheltering from the thunderstorm, Warren's hair and clothes are wet unless the shot is a closeup. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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It has been a long time since a film has made me cry. I can't remember crying like this since Beaches and Steel Magnolias years ago. To be honest the movie seemed a little boring and overacted to start with - Pfeiffer was very much as she had been in Dangerous Minds, controversial and unique (not that that is a bad thing, just repetitive). However, once you move past the 'a star is born' bit, the developing relationship between Warren Justice (Redford) and Tally Attwater is a beautiful and believable one. It is also interesting to get a look at how the TV news may operate behind-the-scenes.
Unlike so many star couplets today, Redford and Pfeiffer have true on-screen chemistry and are at their best in this film.