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Release Date:
14 October 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
We will not walk in fear of one another. morePlot:
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 22 wins & 61 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Clooney Honored by Hollywood Stars (From WENN. 16 October 2006)
Clooney and Zellweger Dating Again?
(From WENN. 28 September 2006)
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A terrific film more (490 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jeff Daniels | ... | Sig Mickelson | |
| David Strathairn | ... | Edward R. Murrow | |
| Alex Borstein | ... | Natalie | |
| Rose Abdoo | ... | Millie Lerner | |
| Dianne Reeves | ... | Jazz Singer | |
| Peter Martin | ... | Pianist | |
| Christoph Luty | ... | Bassist | |
| Jeff Hamilton | ... | Drummer | |
| Matt Catingub | ... | Saxophonist | |
| Tate Donovan | ... | Jesse Zousmer | |
| Reed Diamond | ... | John Aaron | |
| Matt Ross | ... | Eddie Scott | |
| Patricia Clarkson | ... | Shirley Wershba | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Joe Wershba | |
| George Clooney | ... | Fred Friendly |
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Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language.Parents Guide:
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93 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:PG | Ireland:PG | Finland:S | Australia:PG | Canada:G (British Columbia/Ontario/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Brazil:14 | Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Portugal:M/12 | USA:PG (certificate #41985) | Singapore:PG | Hungary:14 | Spain:13 | Germany:o.Al. | South Korea:12 | Malaysia:18PL (DVD) | Malaysia:(Banned) (theatrical) | Sweden:BtlFilming Locations:
CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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During the DVD commentary for this film, George Clooney says that about 20% of the test audiences had never heard of Joseph McCarthy before and wanted to know the identity of the "actor" playing him. McCarthy, of course, was played by actual footage of the real McCarthy: Joseph Raymond McCarthy (1908-1957), who was the Republican Junior Senator from Wisconsin from 1947 to 1957, when he died in office. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: There is a plastic water bottle on the desk in the newsroom when Friendly, Wershba, and Murrow are standing around and talking. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Sig Mickelson: In 1935, Ed Murrow began his career with CBS. When World War II broke out, it was his voice that brought the Battle of Britain home to us, through his "This Is London" radio series. He started with us all, many of us here tonight, when television was in its infancy...
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How High the Moon moreFAQ
Did George Clooney really get paid only $3?What's the "overacting" rumor?
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I just saw this film, and I have three words to sum it up: A terrific film.
Yes, there were people who thought this was just leftist propaganda but they all walked out in agreement that 'Good Night' was a very well made movie about a person who exploited fear in the people of the united states in 1953.
David Strathairn gives the performance of his career as Edward R Murrow, a legendary 1950's news reporter. His performance has the complexities, mannerisms and subtleties that you would expect from Murrow. His performance does for Murrow for what Adrien Brody did for Wladyslaw Spilzman, you truly do believe him. Count on a Oscar nomination.
George Clooney's direction, writing and acting are all very strong this side of Roberto Benigni's 'Life is Beautiful'. Clooney may direct himself to his first Oscar.
Another revelation in this movie is Frank Langella, who plays Bill Paley (the head of CBS). He backs Murrow and Friendly to the end, but also tells them the cold, hard truth . He tries so hard not to jeopardize the both of them.
All that being said, this may be the underdog movie at this year's Academy Awards. Strathairn and Clooney both give outstanding performances but this year their competition is stiff. Straithairn going after Philip Seymour Hoffman for his performance in ' Capote ' and Clooney going after Peter Sarsgaard for his performance in 'jarhead'.
A very good film and worth the 90 minutes of your time.