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Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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George Clooney
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Cast
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| Jeff Daniels | ... | Sig Mickelson | |
| David Strathairn | ... | Edward R. Murrow | |
| Alex Borstein | ... | Natalie | |
| Rose Abdoo | ... | Mili Lerner | |
| Dianne Reeves | ... | Jazz Singer | |
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Peter Martin | ... | Pianist |
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Christoph Luty | ... | Bassist |
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Jeff Hamilton | ... | Drummer |
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Matt Catingub | ... | Saxophonist |
| Tate Donovan | ... | Jesse Zousmer | |
| Reed Diamond | ... | John Aaron | |
| Matt Ross | ... | Eddie Scott | |
| Patricia Clarkson | ... | Shirley Wershba | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Joe Wershba | |
| George Clooney | ... | Fred Friendly | |
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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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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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(1943)
Music by Harold Arlen
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Performed by Dianne Reeves and Robert Hurst
Produced by Allen Sviridoff
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George Clooney was extremely nervous about showing the film to his father, Nick, a newsman himself. Nick Clooney got up after watching it, patted his son on the shoulder and said, "You got it right". See more »Goofs
Film shows CBS Studio 41, See It Now's offices and editing rooms, and CBS executive offices as appearing in the same building. Studio 41 was located above the waiting room at Grand Central Terminal. The program's offices were located in the Graybar Building next to Grand Central. Executive offices were at 485 Madison Avenue. 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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Even the rating band at the tail of the film is in black and white. See more »Soundtracks
One for My Baby(1943)
Music by Harold Arlen
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Performed by Dianne Reeves and Robert Hurst
Produced by Allen Sviridoff
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 November 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$421,446, 9 October 2005Gross USA:
$31,558,003Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$54,641,191Company Credits
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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.