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Broadcast News (1987)
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It's Drop the Dead Donkey, stateside, in this sweet-and-sour satirical comedy from James L Brooks. In an environment where superegos pursue serious news, a romantic triangle develops between three self-serving Washington-based TV journalists. Vying for the affections of hard-nosed producer Holly Hunter are undervalued William Hurt, as a newscaster who can bring phoney tears to his eyes, and the underused Albert Brooks, as a seasoned investigator. But it's Hunter — long before her Oscar-winning role in The Piano — who really provokes the sorrow and the pity of lives at the mercy of their careers. TH
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Running time
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126min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Comedy Drama
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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James L Brooks
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Theatrical distributor
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20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd
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UK cinema certificate
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15
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Award |
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| Academy 1987 |
Actor in a Leading Role |
William Hurt |
Nominee |
| Academy 1987 |
Actor in a Supporting Role |
Albert Brooks |
Nominee |
| Academy 1987 |
Actress in a Leading Role |
Holly Hunter |
Nominee |
| Academy 1987 |
Best Picture |
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| Academy 1987 |
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) |
James L Brooks |
Nominee |
| Berlin 1988 |
Silver Berlin Bear for the Best Actress |
Holly Hunter |
Winner |
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