Film

Broadcast News 1987

Directed by James L. Brooks

  • Comedy, Romance
  • 133 min
  • R

It’s the story of their lives.

A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

ComedyRomancejournalistwashington dc, usalove triangleworkaholicjournalismtelevision producerneurotictv news anchor

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Classical in form, character-led, intimate and meticulous.

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  • character-ledplot-driven
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