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Broadcast News

1987

James L. Brooks

1987·R·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore

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

Languages

United KingdomEnglishSpainSpanishFranceFrenchGermanyGerman

Major Awards

3 wins · 7 nominations

Wins (3)

Best Actress

Berlin International Film Festival (1988)

Best Actress

Other

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1987)

Best Director

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1987)

Best Film

Nominations (7)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Picture

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1988)

Best Director - Motion Picture

Best Screenplay

Writers Guild of America, USA (1988)

Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

Golden Globes, USA (1988)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Other

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1987)

Best Director