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Broadcast News

Directed by James L. Brooks
1987    2h 13m    R
Comedy, Drama,
7.398%79%
In a fast-paced news world, driven producer Jane grapples with her feelings for charming newscaster Tom, who embodies the shift to entertainment. Meanwhile, the earnest Aaron, secretly in love with Jane, struggles for recognition. As the network evolves, so do their loyalties and ambitions.
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Cast of Broadcast News
  • William HurtTom Grunick
  • Albert BrooksAaron Altman
  • Holly HunterJane Craig
  • Robert ProskyErnie Merriman
  • Lois ChilesJennifer Mack
  • Joan CusackBlair Litton
  • Peter HackesPaul Moore
  • Christian ClemensonBobby
  • Jack NicholsonBill Rorich
  • Robert KatimsMartin Klein
  • Ed WheelerGeorge Wein
  • Stephen MendilloGerald Grunick
  • Kimber ShoopYoung Tom
  • Dwayne MarkeeYoung Aaron
  • Gennie JamesYoung Jane
  • Leo BurmesterJane's Dad
  • Amy BrooksElli Merriman
  • Jane WelchAnne Merriman
  • Jonathan BenyaClifford Altman
  • Frank DoubledayMercenary
  • Sally KnightLila
  • Manuel AlvarezSpanish Cameraman
  • Luis ValderramaGuerilla Leader
  • Francisco GarciaGuerilla Soldier
  • Richard ThomsenGeneral McGuire
  • Nat BenchleyCommander
  • Marita GeraghtyDate-Rape Woman
  • Nicholas D. BlanchetWeekend News Producer
  • Maura MoynihanMakeup Woman
  • Chuck LippmanFloor Manager
  • Nannette RickertPaul's Secretary
  • Timothy W. WhiteEdward Towne
  • Peggy PridemoreTom's Soundwoman
  • Emily CrowleyEmily
  • Gerard EnderNewsroom Worker
  • David LongDonny
  • Joshua BillingsChyron Operator
  • Glenn FaigenTechnical Director
  • Robert Grevemberg Jr.Technical Director
  • Richard PehleControl Room Director
  • James V. FrancoWeekend News Director
  • Jimmy Mel GreenAssistant Director
  • Raoul N. RizikAssistant Director
  • Mike SkehanTechnician
  • Franklyn L. BullardAudio Visual Engineer
  • Glen RovenNews Theme Writer
  • Marc ShaimanNews Theme Writer
  • Alex MathewsLecture Host
  • Steve SmithAaron's Cameraman
  • Martha SmithAaron's Soundwoman
  • Cynthia B. HayesMother in Hall
  • Dean NitzYoung Tough
  • Phil UgelYoung Tough
  • Lance WainYoung Tough
  • Susan Marie FeldmanEllen
  • Jean Bourne CarinciTom's Female Colleague
  • M. Fekade-SalassieCab Driver
  • Gerald F. GoughUniformed Cop
  • Robert RaschDefense Dept. Spokesman
  • Robert V. WalshNATO Spokesman
  • John CusackAngry Messenger
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