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It’s the story of their lives.

6.8

2h 13m

1987

“It’s the story of their lives.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

James L. Brooks

Trailer

ComedyRomance

journalistwashington dc, usalove triangleworkaholicjournalismtelevision producerneurotictv news anchor

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Cast & Crew

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

as Jane Craig

William Hurt

William Hurt

as Tom Grunick

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

as Aaron Altman

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

as Ernie Merriman

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

as Jennifer Mack

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

as Blair Litton

Peter Hackes

as Paul Moore

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

as Bobby

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

as Bill Rorich

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