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1987 · 133 min · R

Broadcast News

Directed by James L. Brooks · Comedy, Romance

Broadcast News (1987) is a Comedy film, directed by James L. Brooks set in Washington, D.C. during the 1980s. It runs 133 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Bill Conti
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Cast
Holly HunterWilliam HurtAlbert BrooksRobert ProskyLois ChilesJoan CusackPeter HackesChristian Clemenson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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