Welcome to the sister article to Comedy Clicks! Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best comedy films that the world of cinema can offer! Today we will be looking at Broadcast News.

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About the Film

Summary of Plot

Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.

.– iMDB

Year Of Release

1987

Running Time

2 Hours 13 Minutes

Director

James L Brooks

Tagline

It’s the story of their lives.

Box Office Opening Weekend

$197,542

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Trailer

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Starring

William Hurt – Tom Grunick
Albert Brooks – Aaron Altman
Holly Hunter – Jane Craig
Robert Prosky – Ernie Merriman
Lois Chiles – Jennifer Mack
Joan Cusack – Blair Litton

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Song From the OST

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Trivia

• Jack Nicholson was not paid for his role, at his own request
• John Cusack is credited as “Angry Messenger”. During the staff firings, a young man yells “sons of bitches!”, and angrily throws a messenger bag to the office floor. The character’s face isn’t seen, but the voice sounds like Cusack’s.
• Jane Craig was inspired by CBS News producer Susan Zirinsky. Before filming began, Holly Hunter spent time job shadowing Zirinsky to see how things worked in a real newsroom. Hunter also cut her hair into a “bob” style haircut to resemble Zirinsky.

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