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Broadcast News 1987 Directed by James L. Brooks

It’s the story of their lives.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , French , German , Spanish
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $67,330,500
Release Date 16 December 1987
133 mins
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
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
Jonathan Benya Clifford Altman
Frank Doubleday Mercenary
Manuel Alvarez Spanish Cameraman
Luis Valderrama Guerilla Leader
Francisco Garcia Guerilla Soldier
Richard Thomsen General McGuire
Nat Benchley Commander
Marita Geraghty Date-Rape Woman
Nicholas D. Blanchet Weekend News Producer
Maura Moynihan Makeup Woman
Chuck Lippman Floor Manager
Nannette Rickert Paul's Secretary
Timothy W. White Edward Towne
Peggy Pridemore Tom's Soundwoman
Gerard Ender Newsroom Worker
Joshua Billings Chyron Operator
Glenn Faigen Technical Director
Robert Grevemberg Jr. Technical Director
Richard Pehle Control Room Director
James V. Franco Weekend News Director
Jimmy Mel Green Assistant Director
Raoul N. Rizik Assistant Director
Mike Skehan Technician
Franklyn L. Bullard Audio Visual Engineer
Glen Roven News Theme Writer
Marc Shaiman News Theme Writer
Alex Mathews Lecture Host
Steve Smith Aaron's Cameraman
Martha Smith Aaron's Soundwoman
Cynthia B. Hayes Mother in Hall
Dean Nitz Young Tough
Phil Ugel Young Tough
Lance Wain Young Tough
Jean Bourne Carinci Tom's Female Colleague
Gerald F. Gough Uniformed Cop
Robert Rasch Defense Dept. Spokesman
Robert V. Walsh NATO Spokesman
John Cusack Angry Messenger
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