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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.9 / 100
1987·Comedy / Drama / Romance·2h 13m

BROADCAST NEWS

“It’s the story of their lives.”

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.

Above the Line
James L. Brooks·DirectorJames L. Brooks·WriterMichael Ballhaus·Director of PhotographyBill Conti·Original Music ComposerRichard Marks·Editor
Cast
Holly Hunter·Jane CraigWilliam Hurt·Tom GrunickAlbert Brooks·Aaron AltmanRobert Prosky·Ernie MerrimanLois Chiles·Jennifer MackJoan Cusack·Blair LittonPeter Hackes·Paul MooreChristian Clemenson·BobbyJack Nicholson·Bill RorichRobert Katims·Martin Klein
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
James L. Brooks·DirectorDavid Sardi·Second Assistant DirectorYudi Bennett·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
James L. Brooks·Writer
Camera· 2
Michael Ballhaus·Director of PhotographyJohn Lowry·Dolly Grip
Editing· 3
Richard Marks·EditorBob Hagans·Color TimerDonah Bassett·Negative Cutter
Sound & Music· 9
Bill Conti·Original Music ComposerCindy Marty·Foley EditorMark P. Stoeckinger·Foley EditorBeth Bergeron·Supervising ADR EditorJeff Rosen·ADR EditorJessica Gallavan·ADR EditorDave Kulczycki·Dialogue EditorFrank Smathers·Dialogue EditorCharleen Richards-Steeves·ADR Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Molly Maginnis·Costume DesignCharles Rosen·Production DesignHarold Fuhrman·Set DesignerBruce J. Gfeller·Construction CoordinatorSteve Callas·Construction ForemanMark Wade·Property Master
Production· 4
Polly Platt·Executive ProducerJames L. Brooks·ProducerStuart Neumann·Location ManagerBarbara Harris·ADR Voice Casting
Other Departments· 2
Anne Marie Stein·Unit PublicistJerry DeBlau·Best Boy Electric
By the Numbers
71.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$67M
ROI 237%
Worldwide Gross
0
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#FCFCFC
#666666
Mood
Joyful, Friendly, Professional
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Three people are smiling and posing for a photo in what appears to be a newsroom setting. A woman with short brown hair is on the left, her arm around the neck ”

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Key Elements
Television MonitorsSuspendersTiesWatches
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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