Broadcast News

Release date: Dec 16, 1987

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.

ComedyRomance

Top Cast

Tom Grunick

Aaron Altman

Jane Craig

Ernie Merriman

Jennifer Mack

Blair Litton

Paul Moore

Bobby

Bill Rorich

Martin Klein

George Wein

Gerald Grunick

Young Tom

Young Aaron

Young Jane

Jane's Dad

Elli Merriman

Anne Merriman

Clifford Altman

Mercenary

Lila

Spanish Cameraman

Guerilla Leader

Guerilla Soldier

General McGuire

Commander

Date-Rape Woman

Weekend News Producer

Makeup Woman

Floor Manager

Paul's Secretary

Edward Towne

Tom's Soundwoman

Emily

Newsroom Worker

Donny

Chyron Operator

Technical Director

Technical Director

Control Room Director

Weekend News Director

Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Technician

Audio Visual Engineer

News Theme Writer

News Theme Writer

Lecture Host

Aaron's Cameraman

Aaron's Soundwoman

Mother in Hall

Young Tough

Young Tough

Young Tough

Ellen

Tom's Female Colleague

Cab Driver

Uniformed Cop

Defense Dept. Spokesman

NATO Spokesman

Angry Messenger

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