

Broadcast News
1987-12-16 · 133 min · ★ 6.8
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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Production details
- Directors
- James L. Brooks
- Production companies
- Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 20,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 67,330,500
Top Cast
Holly HunterJane Craig
William HurtTom Grunick
Albert BrooksAaron Altman
Robert ProskyErnie Merriman
Lois ChilesJennifer Mack
Joan CusackBlair Litton
Christian ClemensonBobby
Jack NicholsonBill Rorich
Robert KatimsMartin Klein
Ed WheelerGeorge Wein
Stephen MendilloGerald Grunick
Gennie JamesYoung Jane
Leo BurmesterJane's Dad
Jonathan BenyaClifford Altman
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