Broadcast News

A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

Director

James L. Brooks

Producers

James L. Brooks , Polly Platt

Writer

James L. Brooks

Cinematographer

Michael Ballhaus

Editor

Production Design

Costume Design

Composer

Casting

Ellen Chenoweth

Cast

Holly Hunter , William Hurt , Albert Brooks , Robert Prosky , Lois Chiles , Joan Cusack , Peter Hackes , Christian Clemenson , Jack Nicholson , Robert Katims

Studios

Gracie Films , 20th Century Fox , American Entertainment Partners L.P. , Amercent Films

Genres

External

Posters

5

Broadcast News (1987) movie poster

Broadcast News (1987) movie poster

Broadcast News (1987) movie poster

Broadcast News (1987) movie poster

Broadcast News (1987) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 14 nominations

Nom Best Picture Broadcast News 1988

Nom Outstanding Directing - Feature Film James L. Brooks Broadcast News 1988

Nom Best Original Screenplay James L. Brooks Broadcast News 1988

Nom Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Broadcast News 1988

Nom Best Director James L. Brooks 1988

Nom Best Actor William Hurt 1988

Nom Best Actress Holly Hunter 1988

Nom Best Supporting Actor Albert Brooks 1988

Nom Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy William Hurt 1988

Nom Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Holly Hunter 1988

Nom Best Original Screenplay James L. Brooks 1988

Nom Best Screenplay James L. Brooks 1988

Nom Best Cinematography (Color) Michael Ballhaus 1988

Nom Best Film Editing Richard Marks 1988

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