Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

Taglines:

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

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Parents Guide:

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Official Sites:

Kinowelt [Germany] | Manga Films [Spain] | See more »

Country:

USA | France | UK | Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 2005 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Good Night, and Good Luck See more »

Filming Locations:

CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

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

Gross:

$31,501,218 (USA) (12 March 2006)

Production Co:

Warner Independent Pictures (WIP), 2929 Productions, Participant Productions See more »

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Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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 »