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Broadcast News

It’s the story of their lives.

1987 · R · 2h 13m

Directed by James L. Brooks

6.8

TMDB audience score
491 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Holly Hunter
    Jane Craig

  • William Hurt
    Tom Grunick

  • Albert Brooks
    Aaron Altman

  • Robert Prosky
    Ernie Merriman

  • Lois Chiles
    Jennifer Mack

  • Joan Cusack
    Blair Litton

  • Peter Hackes
    Paul Moore

  • Christian Clemenson
    Bobby

  • Jack Nicholson
    Bill Rorich

  • Robert Katims
    Martin Klein

  • Ed Wheeler
    George Wein

  • Stephen Mendillo
    Gerald Grunick

  • Kimber Shoop
    Young Tom

  • Dwayne Markee
    Young Aaron

  • Gennie James
    Young Jane

  • Leo Burmester
    Jane's Dad

  • Amy Brooks
    Elli Merriman

  • Jane Welch
    Anne Merriman