Broadcast News

Name: Broadcast News
Director: James L. Brooks
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1987

1987

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James L. Brooks

1987·R·

United States

Award tierSilver

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Comedy Drama Romance

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

English

Spanish

French

German

Major 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

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