An ambitious young woman, determined to build a career in TV journalism, gets good advice from her first boss, and they fall in love.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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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$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$187,067, 19 July 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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Michelle Pfeiffer turned down the chance to star in a (never produced) adventure film about female pirates - "Mistress of the Sea" - in order to star in this film. At the time, Pfeiffer had just given birth to her son and did not want to travel overseas. See more »Goofs
Tally and Warren in Warren's office watching her first news report on a congressman receiving drug money from earlier that day at the waterfront. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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"Up Close and Personal" proves again that charismatic stars and good production values can overcome a weak story. This story of two television journalists (Redford and Pfeiffer) has few surprises, no fresh insights about the news business, and its big moments are both predictable and overblown. Nevertheless, Redford and Pfeiffer provide enough star power to make for a reasonably entertaining couple of hours. There is one particularly funny line, though. When the Pfeiffer character says of a co-worker, "He's so stupid!" her boyfriend, the Redford character, with a quizzical expression on his face, says, "He's an anchorman." 6 out of 10, marginally recommended.