"It’s the story of their lives."

1987

2h 13m

6.8(472 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Holly Hunter

Jane Craig

William Hurt

Tom Grunick

Albert Brooks

Aaron Altman

Robert Prosky

Ernie Merriman

Lois Chiles

Jennifer Mack

Joan Cusack

Blair Litton

Peter Hackes

Paul Moore

Christian Clemenson

Bobby

Jack Nicholson

Bill Rorich

Robert Katims

Martin Klein

Creative team

Directed by: James L. Brooks
Written by: James L. Brooks
Produced by: James L. Brooks

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