Directed by:
George ClooneyCinematography:
Robert ElswitCast:
David Strathairn, Robert John Burke, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Tate Donovan, Robert Downey Jr., Frank Langella, Tom McCarthy (more)VOD (4)
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The year is 1953, television is still in its infancy and the esteemed broadcast journalist, Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn), anchors the popular news documentary show, 'See it Now', on CBS. Murrow, alongside producer Fred Friendly (George Clooney), oversees a show that reports on the news items of the day. He has a dedicated crew of reporters that includes Don Hewitt (Grant Heslov), Joe Wershba (Robert Downey Jr.), Palmer Williams (Tom McCarthy), Jesse Zousmer (Tate Donovan), John Aaron (Reed Diamond), Charlie Mack (Robert John Burke) and Eddie Scott (Matt Ross). All these men will become broadcast legends, but right now, their careers are just beginning. With the threat of Communism creating an air of paranoia in the United States and Senator Joseph McCarthy exploiting those fears, Murrow and Friendly decide to take a stand and challenge McCarthy, exposing him for the fearmonger he is. (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)
(more)Cast
David Strathairn
USA
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Robert John Burke
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Patricia Clarkson
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George Clooney
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Jeff Daniels
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Tate Donovan
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Robert Downey Jr.
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Frank Langella
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Tom McCarthy
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Rose Abdoo
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Matt Ross
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Ray Wise
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Robert Knepper
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Reed Diamond
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Simon Helberg
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Glenn Morshower
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Grant Heslov
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Peter Martin
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JD Cullum
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Don Creech
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