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Title: Broadcast News


Date: 1987
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: James L Brooks
Producer:

Comment
Two TV news reporters (William Hurt and Albert Brooks) compete for the attentions of feisty and outspoken news editor (Holly Hunter). Set against a background of television news reporting an international incident, it starts to question what happens when news becomes entertainment and the move to style over substance. This film has both satire and comedy against a background of romance. There is a great performance from both Holly Hunter and William Hurt, plus a gem of a cameo from Joan Cusack running to deliver a tape across the studio..

Actors

William Hurt
Holly HunterHolly Hunter
Albert BrooksAlbert Brooks
Lois ChilesLois Chiles
Joan CusackJoan Cusack
Jack NicholsonJack Nicholson

Oscars

Nomination Best Picture
Nomination Best Actress - Holly Hunter
Nomination Best Actor - William Hurt

Broadcast News