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Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

PG 93 min  -  Drama | History  -   14 October 2005 (USA)
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Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Director:

George Clooney
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Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 33 wins & 65 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Daniels ...
David Strathairn ...
Alex Borstein ...
Natalie
Rose Abdoo Rose Abdoo ...
Millie Lerner
Dianne Reeves Dianne Reeves ...
Jazz Singer
Peter Martin Peter Martin ...
Pianist
Christoph Luty Christoph Luty ...
Bassist
Jeff Hamilton Jeff Hamilton ...
Drummer
Matt Catingub Matt Catingub ...
Saxophonist
Tate Donovan ...
Jesse Zousmer
Reed Diamond ...
John Aaron
Matt Ross ...
Eddie Scott
Patricia Clarkson ...
Robert Downey Jr. ...
George Clooney ...
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Storyline

In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow and his producer Fred W. Friendly decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history. Written by Brian Washington <Sargebri@att.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Fear | Paranoia | Journalist | Wisconsin | Cbs  | See more »

Taglines:

They Took On The Government With Nothing But The Truth See more »

Genres:

Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | France | UK | Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Good Night, and Good Luck See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€591,600 (Italy) (18 September 2005) (174 Screens)

Gross:

$31,501,218 (USA) (12 March 2006)
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Sound Mix:

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Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the text of Edward R. Murrow's speech bookending the movie is taken word-for-word from the actual keynote address he delivered to the 1958 RTNDA convention. The actual conclusion to the speech, after Murrow's line about television, used strictly for entertainment rather than education, being nothing more than wires and lights in a box, went as follows: "There is a great and perhaps decisive battle to be fought against ignorance, intolerance and indifference. This weapon of television could be useful. Stonewall Jackson, who knew something about the use of weapons, is reported to have said, 'When war comes, you must draw the sword and throw away the scabbard.' The trouble with television is that it is rusting in the scabbard during a battle for survival." See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The U.S. Air Force officers are shown wearing modern, brushed metal name tags. Air Force personnel did not wear name tags until the blue plastic ones were introduced in 1967. Also officers are not authorized silver chin straps on the service hat - only plain leather ones (even in 1954). These are used for ceremonial duties only. See more »

Quotes

[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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Crazy Credits

Even the rating band at the tail of the film is in black and white. See more »

Connections

References "Person to Person" (1953) See more »

Soundtracks

"I've Got My Eyes on You"
(1939)
Written by Cole Porter
Performed by Dianne Reeves
Produced by Allen Sviridoff See more »