Broadcast News Movie Review 1987

The acclaimed, witty analysis of network news shows, dealing with the three-way romance between a driven career-woman producer, an ace nebbish reporter and a brainless, popular on-screen anchorman. Incisive and funny, though often simply idealistic.

Distribution

CBS/Fox Video, 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, Phone: (212)373-4800, Toll-free: 800-800-4369, Fax: (212)373-4803, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 132 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Romantic Triangles, News at 11

Screenplay

James L. Brooks

Cast

William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Jack Nicholson, Joan Cusack, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, John Cusack, Gennie James

Cinematography

Michael Ballhaus

Director

James L. Brooks

Music

Bill Conti, Michael Gore

Producer

20th Century-Fox, James L. Brooks

Awards

L.A. Film Critics 1987: Actress (Hunter); Natl. Bd. of Review 1987: Actress (Hunter); N.Y. Film Critics 1987: Actress (Hunter), Director (Brooks), Film, Screenplay.