Broadcast News (1987)

US:: R Comedy Romance

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.

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1987-12-16

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Keywords:

journalist journalism workaholic news broadcast television moderator

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Runtime: 133 mins Revenue: $51,249,404 Budget: $20,000,000 Rating: 6.8 Tag Line: It’s the story of their lives.

Cast

Albert Brooks

Aaron Altman

William Hurt

Tom Grunick

Jack Nicholson

Bill Rorich

Marita Geraghty

Date-Rape Woman

John Cusack

Angry Messenger

Joan Cusack

Herself

Marc Shaiman

News Theme Writer

Robert Prosky

Ernie Merriman