Broadcast News (1987)

12/16/1987 (US) • 2h 13m

Comedy, Romance

It’s the story of their lives.

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$20,000,000.00

Revenue

$67,330,500.00

Keywords

journalist

washington dc, usa

love triangle

workaholic

journalism

television producer

neurotic

tv news anchor

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