Broadcast News [12626] Released: 1987-12-16 Revenue: $67,330,500 Budget: $20,000,000 Profit: $47,330,500 Runtime: 133 mins Popularity: 1.6295 Vote Average: 6.744 Vote Count: 424 Overview: 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. Cast [61] William HurtTom Grunick Albert BrooksAaron Altman Holly HunterJane Craig Robert ProskyErnie Merriman Lois ChilesJennifer Mack Joan CusackBlair Litton Peter HackesPaul Moore Christian ClemensonBobby Jack NicholsonBill Rorich Robert KatimsMartin Klein Ed WheelerGeorge Wein Stephen MendilloGerald Grunick Kimber ShoopYoung Tom Dwayne MarkeeYoung Aaron Gennie JamesYoung Jane Leo BurmesterJane's Dad Amy BrooksElli Merriman Jane WelchAnne Merriman Jonathan BenyaClifford Altman Frank DoubledayMercenary Sally KnightLila Manuel AlvarezSpanish Camerama Luis ValderramaGuerilla Leader Francisco GarciaGuerilla Soldier Richard ThomsenGeneral McGuire Nat BenchleyCommander Marita GeraghtyDate-Rape Woman Nicholas D. BlanchetWeekend News Pro Maura MoynihanMakeup Woman Chuck LippmanFloor Manager Nannette RickertPaul's Secretary Timothy W. WhiteEdward Towne Peggy PridemoreTom's Soundwoman Emily CrowleyEmily Gerard EnderNewsroom Worker David LongDonny Joshua BillingsChyron Operator Glenn FaigenTechnical Direct Robert Grevemberg Jr.Technical Direct Richard PehleControl Room Dir James V. FrancoWeekend News Dir Jimmy Mel GreenAssistant Direct Raoul N. RizikAssistant Direct Mike SkehanTechnician Franklyn L. BullardAudio Visual Eng Glen RovenNews Theme Write Marc ShaimanNews Theme Write Alex MathewsLecture Host Steve SmithAaron's Camerama Martha SmithAaron's Soundwom Cynthia B. HayesMother in Hall Dean NitzYoung Tough Phil UgelYoung Tough Lance WainYoung Tough Susan Marie FeldmanEllen Jean Bourne CarinciTom's Female Col M. Fekade-SalassieCab Driver Gerald F. GoughUniformed Cop Robert RaschDefense Dept. Sp Robert V. WalshNATO Spokesman John CusackAngry Messenger Trailers Broadcast News (1987) Original Trailer [FHD]