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Broadcast News

Broadcast News

20th Century Fox (Dec 25, 1987)
Comedy | Romance
USA | English | Color | 02:12
The Criterion Collection
Blu-ray Disc
R (Restricted)
715515066617
| 1 disc
Region 1 | Region A
HD Case

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.


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William Hurt Tom Grunick
Albert Brooks Aaron Altman
Holly Hunter Jane Craig
Robert Prosky Ernie Merriman
Lois Chiles Jennifer Mack
Joan Cusack Blair Litton
Peter Hackes Paul Moore
Christian Clemenson Bobby
Jack Nicholson Bill Rorish
Robert Katims Martin Klein
Ed Wheeler George Weln
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
Sally Knight Lila
Manuel Alvarez Spanish Cameraman
Luis Valderrama Guerilla Leader
Francisco García Guerilla Soldier
Richard Thomsen General McGuire