| Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
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| Front Cover |
Actor |
Back Cover |
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| David Strathairn |
Edward R. Murrow
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| Jeff Daniels |
Sig Mickelson
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| Frank Langella |
William Paley
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| Tate Donovan |
Jesse Zousmer
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| Patricia Clarkson |
Shirley Wershba
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| George Clooney |
Fred Friendly
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| Robert Downey Jr. |
Joe Wershba
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| Ray Wise |
Don Hollenbeck
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| Thomas McCarthy |
Palmer Williams
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| Matt Ross |
Eddie Scott
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| Alex Borstein |
Natalie
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| Rose Abdoo |
Millie Lerner
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| Peter Martin |
Pianist
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| Plot |
Without force-feeding its timely message, Good Night, and Good Luck illuminates history to enlighten our present, when the need for a free and independent press is more important than ever. In 90 breathtaking minutes of efficient and intricate storytelling, writer-director George Clooney and cowriter Grant Heslov pay honorable tribute to the journalistic integrity of legendary CBS newscaster Edward R. Murrow, who confronted the virulent and overzealous anti-Communist witch-hunting of Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 1953-54, and emerged as a triumphant truth-seeker against the abuses of corporate and governmental power.
David Strathairn as Edward R. Murrow | As played by David Strathairn, Murrow is a dogged realist, keenly aware of the smear tactics that will be employed against him; Clooney provides crucial backup as Murrow's "See It Now" producer and closest confidante Fred Friendly, forming a fierce but not entirely fearless triumvirate of broadcasting bravery with CBS chief William Paley (Frank Langella), who anxiously champions Murrow's cause under constant threat of reprisals. While using crisp black-and-white cinematography (by Robert Elswit) to vividly recreate the electrifying atmosphere of the CBS newsroom and the early years of television, Clooney (son of long-time Cincinnati newsman Nick Clooney) proves his directorial skill by juggling big themes and an esteemed ensemble cast, never stooping to simplification of ethically complex material. Good Night, and Good Luck is an instant classic, destined for all the accolades it so richly deserves. --Jeff Shannon Learn More About Edward R. Murrow and Broadcast Journalism
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| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Drama; History |
| Director |
George Clooney |
| Producer |
Grant Heslov; Marc Butan; Ben Cosgrove |
| Writer |
George Clooney; Grant Heslov |
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| Studio |
Warner Bros. |
| Country |
USA
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| Running Time |
93 mins |
| Movie Release Date |
10/14/2005 |
| Color |
Black And White |
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| Personal Details |
| Format |
DVD |
| Seen It |
Yes |
| Index |
887 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
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| Edition Details |
| Edition |
Widescreen Edition |
| Region |
 Region 1 |
| Screen Ratio |
 Widescreen 1.85:1 B&W (Anamorphic) |
| Layers |
Single Side, Dual Layer |
| Barcode |
012569736788 |
| Release Date |
3/14/2006 |
| Subtitles |
English; French; Spanish |
| Packaging |
Keep Case |
| Audio Tracks |
 ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC] |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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Extra Features
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Audio Commentary with George Clooney and Grant Heslov
Good Night, And Good Luck Companion Piece
Theatrical Trailer |
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