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.
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 |
Director | James L. Brooks | |
Writer | James L. Brooks | |
Producer | James L. Brooks, Penney Finkelman Cox, Polly Platt, Kristi Zea, Susan Zirinsky | |
Musician | Bill Conti | |
Photography | Michael Ballhaus |