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Broadcast News   1987         R, 132 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance Director: James L. Brooks   Cast: William Hurt, Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, Jack Nicholson, Peter Hackes, Christian Clemenson, Stephen Mendillo, Gennie James, Robert Katims   James Brooks directed this much acclaimed film about the romantic and professional entanglements of three television news reporters: a bright, highly principled producer (Holly Hunter), an idiot of an anchorman with public appeal (William Hurt), and a talented reporter (Albert Brooks). Several Oscar nominations were received including Best Picture, Actor (Hurt), Actress (Hunter), and Supporting Actor (Brooks). Cast William Hurt Tom Grunick Holly Hunter Jane Craig Albert Brooks Aaron Altman Robert Prosky Ernie Merriman Lois Chiles Jennifer Mack Joan Cusack Blair Litton Jack Nicholson Bill Rorich Peter Hackes Paul Moore Christian Clemenson Bobby Gennie James Young Jane Robert Katims Martin Klein