USA,
1987, 127 min
Directed by:
James L. BrooksScreenplay:
James L. BrooksCinematography:
Michael BallhausComposer:
Bill ContiCast:
William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, Jack Nicholson, Leo Burmester, John Cusack, Marc Shaiman (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
A satiric look at the inner workings of the Washington news bureau of a major TV network and the romantic triangle between the feisty young female producer, the vain male news anchor, and the good-hearted male reporter. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1988 - William Hurt (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1988 - Holly Hunter (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1988 - Albert Brooks (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1988 - James L. Brooks (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1988 - Michael Ballhaus (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
Golden Globes
- 1988 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1988 - James L. Brooks (Best Director)
- 1988 - James L. Brooks (Best Screenplay)
- 1988 - William Hurt (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1988 - Holly Hunter (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1987 - Holly Hunter (Best Actress)
- 1987 - James L. Brooks (Best Director)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1987 - Best Film
- 1987 - James L. Brooks (Best Director)
- 1987 - Jack Nicholson (Best Actor)
- 1987 - Holly Hunter (Best Actress)
- 1987 - James L. Brooks (Best Screenplay)
- 1987 - William Hurt (Best Actor)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1988 - Holly Hunter (Silver Bear for Best Actress)
- 1988 - James L. Brooks (Golden Bear for Best Film)