Broadcast News
James L. Brooks1987-12-16
It’s the story of their lives
6.7
133 min
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.
Cast
| Name | Character | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
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William Hurt | Tom Grunick | Zac E. Chan |
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Albert Brooks | Aaron Altman | Calvin and Nobbs |
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Holly Hunter | Jane Craig | Calvin and Nobbs |
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Robert Prosky | Ernie Merriman | Unowned |
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Lois Chiles | Jennifer Mack | Unowned |
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Joan Cusack | Blair Litton | Zac E. Chan |
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Peter Hackes | Paul Moore | Unowned |
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Christian Clemenson | Bobby | Unowned |
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Jack Nicholson | Bill Rorich | Unowned |
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Robert Katims | Martin Klein | Unowned |
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Ed Wheeler | George Wein | Unowned |
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Stephen Mendillo | Gerald Grunick | Unowned |
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Kimber Shoop | Young Tom | Unowned |
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Dwayne Markee | Young Aaron | Unowned |
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Gennie James | Young Jane | Unowned |
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Leo Burmester | Jane's Dad | Unowned |
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Amy Brooks | Elli Merriman | Unowned |
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Jane Welch | Anne Merriman | Unowned |
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Jonathan Benya | Clifford Altman | Unowned |
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Frank Doubleday | Mercenary | Unowned |
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Sally Knight | Lila | Unowned |
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Manuel Alvarez | Spanish Cameraman | Unowned |
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Luis Valderrama | Guerilla Leader | Unowned |
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Francisco Garcia | Guerilla Soldier | Unowned |
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Richard Thomsen | General McGuire | Unowned |
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Nat Benchley | Commander | Unowned |
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Marita Geraghty | Date-Rape Woman | Unowned |
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Nicholas D. Blanchet | Weekend News Producer | Unowned |
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Maura Moynihan | Makeup Woman | Unowned |
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Chuck Lippman | Floor Manager | Unowned |
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Nannette Rickert | Paul's Secretary | Unowned |
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Timothy W. White | Edward Towne | Unowned |
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Peggy Pridemore | Tom's Soundwoman | Unowned |
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Emily Crowley | Emily | Unowned |
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Gerard Ender | Newsroom Worker | Unowned |
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David Long | Donny | Unowned |
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Joshua Billings | Chyron Operator | Unowned |
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Glenn Faigen | Technical Director | Unowned |
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Robert Grevemberg Jr. | Technical Director | Unowned |
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Richard Pehle | Control Room Director | Unowned |
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James V. Franco | Weekend News Director | Unowned |
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Jimmy Mel Green | Assistant Director | Unowned |
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Raoul N. Rizik | Assistant Director | Unowned |
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Mike Skehan | Technician | Unowned |
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Franklyn L. Bullard | Audio Visual Engineer | Unowned |
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Glen Roven | News Theme Writer | Unowned |
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Marc Shaiman | News Theme Writer | Unowned |
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Alex Mathews | Lecture Host | Unowned |
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Steve Smith | Aaron's Cameraman | Unowned |
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Martha Smith | Aaron's Soundwoman | Unowned |
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Cynthia B. Hayes | Mother in Hall | Unowned |
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Dean Nitz | Young Tough | Unowned |
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Phil Ugel | Young Tough | Unowned |
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Lance Wain | Young Tough | Unowned |
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Susan Marie Feldman | Ellen | Unowned |
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Jean Bourne Carinci | Tom's Female Colleague | Unowned |
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M. Fekade-Salassie | Cab Driver | Unowned |
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Gerald F. Gough | Uniformed Cop | Unowned |
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Robert Rasch | Defense Dept. Spokesman | Unowned |
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Robert V. Walsh | NATO Spokesman | Unowned |
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John Cusack | Angry Messenger | The Free Refills |