Poster of Broadcast News

Broadcast News

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, December 16 1987
37 years ago
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Portrait of William HurtWilliam Hurt. William Hurt was 37 in Broadcast News as 'Tom Grunick'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 20 1950 –
Died: Sun, Mar 13 2022
Portrait of Albert BrooksAlbert Brooks. Albert Brooks was 40 in Broadcast News as 'Aaron Altman'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 22 1947
Portrait of Holly HunterHolly Hunter. Holly Hunter was 29 in Broadcast News as 'Jane Craig'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Portrait of Robert ProskyRobert Prosky. Robert Prosky was 57 in Broadcast News as 'Ernie Merriman'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 13 1930 –
Died: Mon, Dec 08 2008
Portrait of Lois ChilesLois Chiles. Lois Chiles was 40 in Broadcast News as 'Jennifer Mack'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 15 1947
Portrait of Joan CusackJoan Cusack. Joan Cusack was 25 in Broadcast News as 'Blair Litton'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 11 1962
Portrait of Peter HackesPeter Hackes. Peter Hackes was >> in Broadcast News as 'Paul Moore'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christian ClemensonChristian Clemenson. Christian Clemenson was 29 in Broadcast News as 'Bobby'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 17 1958
Portrait of Jack NicholsonJack Nicholson. Jack Nicholson was 50 in Broadcast News as 'Bill Rorich'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 22 1937
Portrait of Robert KatimsRobert Katims. Robert Katims was 54 in Broadcast News as 'Martin Klein'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 22 1933
Portrait of Ed WheelerEd Wheeler. Ed Wheeler was >> in Broadcast News as 'George Wein'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen MendilloStephen Mendillo. Stephen Mendillo was 45 in Broadcast News as 'Gerald Grunick'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 09 1942
Portrait of Kimber ShoopKimber Shoop. Kimber Shoop was >> in Broadcast News as 'Young Tom'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dwayne MarkeeDwayne Markee. Dwayne Markee was >> in Broadcast News as 'Young Aaron'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gennie JamesGennie James. Gennie James was 10 in Broadcast News as 'Young Jane'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 27 1976
Portrait of Leo BurmesterLeo Burmester. Leo Burmester was 43 in Broadcast News as 'Jane's Dad'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 01 1944 –
Died: Thu, Jun 28 2007
Portrait of Amy BrooksAmy Brooks. Amy Brooks was >> in Broadcast News as 'Elli Merriman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jane WelchJane Welch. Jane Welch was >> in Broadcast News as 'Anne Merriman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jonathan BenyaJonathan Benya. Jonathan Benya was >> in Broadcast News as 'Clifford Altman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank DoubledayFrank Doubleday. Frank Doubleday was 42 in Broadcast News as 'Mercenary'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 28 1945 –
Died: Sat, Mar 03 2018
Portrait of Sally KnightSally Knight. Sally Knight was >> in Broadcast News as 'Lila'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Manuel AlvarezManuel Alvarez. Manuel Alvarez was >> in Broadcast News as 'Spanish Cameraman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luis ValderramaLuis Valderrama. Luis Valderrama was >> in Broadcast News as 'Guerilla Leader'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Francisco GarciaFrancisco Garcia. Francisco Garcia was >> in Broadcast News as 'Guerilla Soldier'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard ThomsenRichard Thomsen. Richard Thomsen was >> in Broadcast News as 'General McGuire'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nat BenchleyNat Benchley. Nat Benchley was >> in Broadcast News as 'Commander'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marita GeraghtyMarita Geraghty. Marita Geraghty was 25 in Broadcast News as 'Date-Rape Woman'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 26 1962
Portrait of Nicholas D. BlanchetNicholas D. Blanchet. Nicholas D. Blanchet was >> in Broadcast News as 'Weekend News Producer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maura MoynihanMaura Moynihan. Maura Moynihan was >> in Broadcast News as 'Makeup Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuck LippmanChuck Lippman. Chuck Lippman was >> in Broadcast News as 'Floor Manager'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nannette RickertNannette Rickert. Nannette Rickert was >> in Broadcast News as 'Paul's Secretary'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Timothy W. WhiteTimothy W. White. Timothy W. White was >> in Broadcast News as 'Edward Towne'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peggy PridemorePeggy Pridemore. Peggy Pridemore was >> in Broadcast News as 'Tom's Soundwoman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Emily CrowleyEmily Crowley. Emily Crowley was >> in Broadcast News as 'Emily'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerard EnderGerard Ender. Gerard Ender was >> in Broadcast News as 'Newsroom Worker'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David LongDavid Long. David Long was >> in Broadcast News as 'Donny'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joshua BillingsJoshua Billings. Joshua Billings was >> in Broadcast News as 'Chyron Operator'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Glenn FaigenGlenn Faigen. Glenn Faigen was >> in Broadcast News as 'Technical Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert Grevemberg Jr.Robert Grevemberg Jr.. Robert Grevemberg Jr. was >> in Broadcast News as 'Technical Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard PehleRichard Pehle. Richard Pehle was >> in Broadcast News as 'Control Room Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James V. FrancoJames V. Franco. James V. Franco was >> in Broadcast News as 'Weekend News Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy Mel GreenJimmy Mel Green. Jimmy Mel Green was >> in Broadcast News as 'Assistant Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raoul N. RizikRaoul N. Rizik. Raoul N. Rizik was 40 in Broadcast News as 'Assistant Director'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 05 1947 –
Died: Wed, Oct 02 2013
Portrait of Mike SkehanMike Skehan. Mike Skehan was >> in Broadcast News as 'Technician'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Franklyn L. BullardFranklyn L. Bullard. Franklyn L. Bullard was >> in Broadcast News as 'Audio Visual Engineer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Glen RovenGlen Roven. Glen Roven was >> in Broadcast News as 'News Theme Writer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marc ShaimanMarc Shaiman. Marc Shaiman was 28 in Broadcast News as 'News Theme Writer'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 22 1959
Portrait of Alex MathewsAlex Mathews. Alex Mathews was >> in Broadcast News as 'Lecture Host'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve SmithSteve Smith. Steve Smith was >> in Broadcast News as 'Aaron's Cameraman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martha SmithMartha Smith. Martha Smith was 35 in Broadcast News as 'Aaron's Soundwoman'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 16 1952
Portrait of Cynthia B. HayesCynthia B. Hayes. Cynthia B. Hayes was >> in Broadcast News as 'Mother in Hall'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dean NitzDean Nitz. Dean Nitz was >> in Broadcast News as 'Young Tough'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil UgelPhil Ugel. Phil Ugel was >> in Broadcast News as 'Young Tough'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lance WainLance Wain. Lance Wain was >> in Broadcast News as 'Young Tough'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Susan Marie FeldmanSusan Marie Feldman. Susan Marie Feldman was >> in Broadcast News as 'Ellen'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean Bourne CarinciJean Bourne Carinci. Jean Bourne Carinci was >> in Broadcast News as 'Tom's Female Colleague'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of M. Fekade-SalassieM. Fekade-Salassie. M. Fekade-Salassie was >> in Broadcast News as 'Cab Driver'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerald F. GoughGerald F. Gough. Gerald F. Gough was 56 in Broadcast News as 'Uniformed Cop'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 12 1931 –
Died: Fri, Jan 01 2021
Portrait of Robert RaschRobert Rasch. Robert Rasch was >> in Broadcast News as 'Defense Dept. Spokesman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert V. WalshRobert V. Walsh. Robert V. Walsh was 66 in Broadcast News as 'NATO Spokesman'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1921 –
Died: Tue, Dec 14 2010
Portrait of John CusackJohn Cusack. John Cusack was 21 in Broadcast News as 'Angry Messenger'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 28 1966

Crew

Portrait of James L. BrooksJames L. Brooks. James L. Brooks was 47 in Broadcast News as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'
Birthday: Thu, May 09 1940
Portrait of Michael BallhausMichael Ballhaus. Michael Ballhaus was 52 in Broadcast News as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 05 1935 –
Died: Tue, Apr 11 2017
Portrait of Yudi BennettYudi Bennett. Yudi Bennett was >> in Broadcast News as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David SardiDavid Sardi. David Sardi was >> in Broadcast News as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Polly PlattPolly Platt. Polly Platt was 48 in Broadcast News as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 29 1939 –
Died: Wed, Jul 27 2011
Portrait of Susan ZirinskySusan Zirinsky. Susan Zirinsky was 35 in Broadcast News as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 03 1952
Portrait of Kristi ZeaKristi Zea. Kristi Zea was 39 in Broadcast News as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 24 1948
Portrait of Penney Finkelman CoxPenney Finkelman Cox. Penney Finkelman Cox was 36 in Broadcast News as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 01 1951
Portrait of Richard MarksRichard Marks. Richard Marks was 44 in Broadcast News as 'Editor'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 10 1943 –
Died: Mon, Dec 31 2018
Portrait of Frank SmathersFrank Smathers. Frank Smathers was >> in Broadcast News as 'Dialogue Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dave KulczyckiDave Kulczycki. Dave Kulczycki was 34 in Broadcast News as 'Dialogue Editor'
Birthday: Fri, May 01 1953 –
Died: Wed, Jun 20 2007
Portrait of Beth BergeronBeth Bergeron. Beth Bergeron was >> in Broadcast News as 'Supervising ADR Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jessica GallavanJessica Gallavan. Jessica Gallavan was >> in Broadcast News as 'ADR Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff RosenJeff Rosen. Jeff Rosen was >> in Broadcast News as 'ADR Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cindy MartyCindy Marty. Cindy Marty was >> in Broadcast News as 'Foley Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark P. StoeckingerMark P. Stoeckinger. Mark P. Stoeckinger was >> in Broadcast News as 'Foley Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen I. SternKaren I. Stern. Karen I. Stern was >> in Broadcast News as 'First Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob BadamiBob Badami. Bob Badami was 36 in Broadcast News as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 02 1951
Portrait of Linda WhittleseyLinda Whittlesey. Linda Whittlesey was >> in Broadcast News as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick DrummondPatrick Drummond. Patrick Drummond was >> in Broadcast News as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert GrieveRobert Grieve. Robert Grieve was >> in Broadcast News as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jacqueline CristianiniJacqueline Cristianini. Jacqueline Cristianini was >> in Broadcast News as 'Dialogue Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill ContiBill Conti. Bill Conti was 45 in Broadcast News as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 13 1942
Portrait of Jery HewittJery Hewitt. Jery Hewitt was 38 in Broadcast News as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 06 1949 –
Died: Sat, Nov 21 2020
Portrait of Barbara HarrisBarbara Harris. Barbara Harris was >> in Broadcast News as 'ADR Voice Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin O'ConnellKevin O'Connell. Kevin O'Connell was 30 in Broadcast News as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 27 1957
Portrait of Ellen ChenowethEllen Chenoweth. Ellen Chenoweth was >> in Broadcast News as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David M. DunlapDavid M. Dunlap. David M. Dunlap was >> in Broadcast News as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald O. MitchellDonald O. Mitchell. Donald O. Mitchell was >> in Broadcast News as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick KlineRick Kline. Rick Kline was >> in Broadcast News as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charleen Richards-SteevesCharleen Richards-Steeves. Charleen Richards-Steeves was >> in Broadcast News as 'ADR Recordist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John W. DeBlauJohn W. DeBlau. John W. DeBlau was >> in Broadcast News as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donah BassettDonah Bassett. Donah Bassett was 60 in Broadcast News as 'Negative Cutter'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 23 1927 –
Died: Tue, May 04 2010
Portrait of Colleen CallaghanColleen Callaghan. Colleen Callaghan was >> in Broadcast News as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stuart NeumannStuart Neumann. Stuart Neumann was >> in Broadcast News as 'Location Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anne Marie SteinAnne Marie Stein. Anne Marie Stein was >> in Broadcast News as 'Unit Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Molly MaginnisMolly Maginnis. Molly Maginnis was 35 in Broadcast News as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 24 1951
Portrait of Dennis GamielloDennis Gamiello. Dennis Gamiello was 37 in Broadcast News as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 20 1949
Portrait of David V. LesterDavid V. Lester. David V. Lester was >> in Broadcast News as 'Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carl FullertonCarl Fullerton. Carl Fullerton was >> in Broadcast News as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry DeBlauJerry DeBlau. Jerry DeBlau was >> in Broadcast News as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark WadeMark Wade. Mark Wade was >> in Broadcast News as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kerry HayesKerry Hayes. Kerry Hayes was >> in Broadcast News as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce J. GfellerBruce J. Gfeller. Bruce J. Gfeller was >> in Broadcast News as 'Construction Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary BaileyMary Bailey. Mary Bailey was >> in Broadcast News as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob HagansBob Hagans. Bob Hagans was >> in Broadcast News as 'Color Timer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John LowryJohn Lowry. John Lowry was >> in Broadcast News as 'Dolly Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve CallasSteve Callas. Steve Callas was 34 in Broadcast News as 'Construction Foreman'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 19 1953
Portrait of Thomas CauseyThomas Causey. Thomas Causey was >> in Broadcast News as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peggy PridemorePeggy Pridemore. Peggy Pridemore was >> in Broadcast News as 'Location Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles RosenCharles Rosen. Charles Rosen was >> in Broadcast News as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph F. BrennanJoseph F. Brennan. Joseph F. Brennan was >> in Broadcast News as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harold FuhrmanHarold Fuhrman. Harold Fuhrman was 69 in Broadcast News as 'Set Designer'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 11 1918 –
Died: Tue, Aug 10 1993
Portrait of Jane BogartJane Bogart. Jane Bogart was >> in Broadcast News as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cynthia StreitCynthia Streit. Cynthia Streit was >> in Broadcast News as 'Production Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gábor KövérGábor Kövér. Gábor Kövér was >> in Broadcast News as 'First Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday