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Brooks' acclaimed portrait of the personal and professional goings-on at a television network news operation. Intelligent and funny with a standout cast!
Original Release
12/16/1987
US Release
12/16/1987
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hurt | Tom Grunick |
| Albert Brooks | Aaron Altman |
| Holly Hunter | Jane Craig |
| Robert Prosky | Ernie Merriman |
| Lois Chiles | Jennifer Mack |
| Joan Cusack | Blair Litton |
| Peter Hackes | Paul Moore |
| Christian Clemenson | Bobby |
| Jack Nicholson | Bill Rorish / Bill Rorich |
| Robert Katims | Martin Klein |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hurt | Tom Grunick |
| Albert Brooks | Aaron Altman |
| Holly Hunter | Jane Craig |
| Robert Prosky | Ernie Merriman |
| Lois Chiles | Jennifer Mack |
| Joan Cusack | Blair Litton |
| Peter Hackes | Paul Moore |
| Christian Clemenson | Bobby |
| Jack Nicholson | Bill Rorish / Bill Rorich |
| Robert Katims | Martin Klein |
| Ed Wheeler | George Weln / George Wein |
| Stephen Mendillo | Gerald Grunick |
| Kimber Shoop | Young Tom |
| Dwayne Markee | Young Aaron |
| Gennie James | Young Jane |
| Leo Burmester | Jane's Dad |
| Amy Brooks | Elli Merriman |
| Jane Welch | Anne Merriman |
| Jonathan Benya | Clifford Altman |
| Frank Doubleday | Mercenary |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Polly Platt | Executive Producer |
| James L. Brooks | Producer |
| Penney Finkelman Cox | Producer |
| Kristi Zea | Producer |
| Susan Zirinsky | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
