Broadcast News poster
Screenplay James L. Brooks
Director James L. Brooks

Broadcast News

Tagline: It’s the story of their lives.

Release Date: 1987-12-16

Duration: 133 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Joan Cusack
    Blair Litton
  • John Cusack
    Angry Messenger
  • Holly Hunter
    Jane Craig
  • Jack Nicholson
    Bill Rorich
  • Christian Clemenson
    Bobby
  • William Hurt
    Tom Grunick
  • Leo Burmester
    Jane's Dad
  • Robert Prosky
    Ernie Merriman
  • Lois Chiles
    Jennifer Mack
  • Raoul N. Rizik
    Assistant Director