Edition |
Widescreen. |
Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DVD-9, dual layer. |
Cast |
David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey, Jr., Frank Langella, Ray Wise. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Elswit ; edited by, Stephen Mirrione ; music, Jim Papoulis ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; production designer, James D. Bissell. |
Note |
Originally released as a 2005 motion picture. |
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Special features: commentary by director/screenwriter George Clooney and producer/screenwriter Grant Heslov; Good night and good luck companion piece; Theatrical trailer. |
Summary |
Chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for mild thematic elements and brief language. |
Language |
Dialogue in English with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Murrow, Edward R., 1908-1965 -- Drama.
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McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 -- Drama.
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Television broadcasting of news -- United States -- Drama.
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films -- United States.
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Biographical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Clooney, George. Screenwriter. Director. Actor.
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Heslov, Grant, 1963- Screenwriter. Producer.
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Strathairn, David. Actor.
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Clarkson, Patricia. Actor.
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Daniels, Jeff, 1955- Actor.
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Downey, Robert, Jr., 1965- Actor.
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Langella, Frank. Actor.
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Warner Independent Pictures.
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2929 Entertainment (Firm)
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Participant Productions.
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Davis Films (Firm)
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Redbus Pictures (Firm)
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Section Eight Ltd.
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ISBN |
1419818201 |
Standard No. |
012569736788 |
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012569806160 |
Music No. |
73678 Warner Home Video |
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