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Broadcast News
1987
James L. Brooks
1987·R·
United States
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A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming new anchor, who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.
Cast
Holly Hunter·William Hurt·Albert Brooks·Robert Prosky
Producers
James L. Brooks·Penney Finkelman Cox·Polly Platt·Kristi Zea·Susan Zirinsky
Languages
EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanMajor Awards
2 wins · 7 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Picture
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1987)
Best Film
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1987)
Best Director
James L. Brooks
Nominations (7)
Best Picture
Academy Awards, USA (1988)
Best Picture
James L. Brooks
Best Director
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1987)
Best Director
James L. Brooks
Golden Globes, USA (1988)
Best Director - Motion Picture
James L. Brooks
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (1988)
Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
James L. Brooks
Golden Globes, USA (1988)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
James L. Brooks
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1988)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
William Hurt
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1988)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Holly Hunter