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Broadcast News

Broadcast News

It’s the story of their lives.

19876.82h 13m

Overview

A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

Directed by James L. Brooks
Written by James L. Brooks
Produced by James L. Brooks
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $67.3M

Top Cast

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Jane Craig

William Hurt

William Hurt

Tom Grunick

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

Aaron Altman

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Ernie Merriman

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

Jennifer Mack

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Blair Litton

P

Peter Hackes

Paul Moore

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

Bobby

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Bill Rorich

Robert Katims

Robert Katims

Martin Klein

Themes & Keywords

journalistwashington dc, usalove triangleworkaholicjournalismtelevision producerneurotictv news anchor

About Broadcast News

Broadcast News is a comedy, romance film released in 1987 exploring themes of journalist, washington dc, usa, love triangle, workaholic, journalism, television producer. Directed by James L. Brooks, it stars Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks. A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

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