“Broadcast News” is a movie that came out in 1987. The film is a drama-comedy and it revolves around two competitive TV reporters and a female producer, sparking interesting dynamics. The main characters are played by William Hurt, Albert Brooks, and Holly Hunter. This piece will focus on where the movie was shot, talk about the actors’ roles, and provide some fascinating backstage facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Broadcast News” was shot in different locations across the United States. The filming took place on the streets and landmarks of Washington, District of Columbia, USA, such as 600 East Capitol Street SE, Capitol Hill, and Jefferson Memorial at 900 Ohio Drive SW. The crew also filmed at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Maryland, and places like Old Town in Alexandria and Clifton in Virginia. The film shooting started on the 2nd of February in 1987 and ended in April of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Hurt | Tom Grunick |
| Albert Brooks | Aaron Altman |
| Holly Hunter | Jane Craig |
| Robert Prosky | Ernie Merriman |
| Lois Chiles | Jennifer Mack |
| Peter Hackes | Paul Moore |
| Christian Clemenson | Bobby |
| Jack Nicholson | Bill Rorish |
| Robert Katims | Martin Klein |
| Ed Wheeler | George Weln |
| Stephen Mendillo | Gerald Grunick |
| Kimber Shoop | Young Tom |
| Dwayne Markee | Young Aaron |
| Gennie James | Young Jane |
| Leo Burmester | Jane’s Dad |
| Amy Brooks | Elli Merriman |
| Jane Welch | Anne Merriman |
| Jonathan Benya | Clifford Altman |
| Frank Doubleday | Mercenary |
| Sally Knight | Lila |
| Manuel Alvarez | Spanish Cameraman |
| Luis Valderrama | Guerilla Leader |
| Francisco García | Guerilla Soldier |
| Richard Thomsen | General McGuire |
| Marita Geraghty | Date-Rape Woman |
| Nicholas D. Blanchet | Weekend News Producer |
| Maura Moynihan | Makeup Woman |
| Chuck Lippman | Floor Manager |
| Nannette Rickert | Paul’s Secretary |
| Peggy Pridemore | Tom’s Soundwoman |
| Emily Crowley | Emily |
| David Long | Donny |
| Glenn Faigen | Technical Director |
| Robert Grevemberg Jr. | Technical Director |
| Richard Pehle | Control Room Director |
| James V. Franco | Weekend News Director |
| Jimmy Mel Green | Assistant Director |
| Raoul N. Rizik | Assistant Director |
| Mike Skehan | Technician |
| Franklyn L. Bullard | Audio Visual Engineer |
| Glen Roven | News Theme Writer |
| Marc Shaiman | News Theme Writer |
| Alex Mathews | Lecture Host |
| Steve Smith | Aaron’s Cameraman |
| Cynthia B. Hayes | Mother in Hall |
| Dean Nitz | Young Tough |
| Phil Ugel | Young Tough |
| Lance Wain | Young Tough |
| Susan Marie Feldman | Ellen |
| Jean Bourne Carinci | Tom’s Female Colleague |
| M. Fekade-Salassie | Cab Driver |
| Robert Rasch | Defense Dept. Spokesman |
| Robert Walsh | NATO Spokesman |
| John Badila | Guest at Ball |
| Heather Ehlers | Guest at Ball |
| Arlene M. Dillon | Guest at Ball |
| Sam Samuels | Guest at Ball |
| Rochelle Deering | Woman at Speech |
| Albert Murphy Sr. | Man in Airport |
| Eleanore C. Kopecky | Woman in Airport |
| Hans Bachmann | Man at Speech (uncredited) |
| Brad Baker | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Tipper Burton | Mailroom Clerk (uncredited) |
| Richard DeAngelis | Newsroom Staff (uncredited) |
| Muammar Gaddafi | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Denise King | Copy Runner (uncredited) |
| Nancy Kirk | Airport traveler (uncredited) |
| Jack Larravide | Extra (uncredited) |
| Joel Loy | Guy in tuxedo reacting at top of elevator at Correspondents Dinner (uncredited) |
| Nancy Jane Marron Asti | Airport traveler (uncredited) |
| Molly Kohler Pei | Woman in Airport (uncredited) |
| Chuck Roberts | Police Officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- James L. Brooks is both the director and writer of the movie “Broadcast News.”
- Aside from the three main characters, the movie also featured other well-known actors such as Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, and Jack Nicholson.
- The movie was a critical success that led to it being nominated for 7 Oscar awards. It also had 15 wins & 16 nominations across different award-giving bodies.
- The film was released in Canada on the 16th of December, 1987.
- The length of the movie is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Jefferson Memorial – 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Latitude: 38.8858013
- Longitude: -77.0366095
- Place ID: ChIJVUKreAq3t4kRz87OPAUdMg4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Maryland, USA
- Latitude: 39.1775921
- Longitude: -76.6683889
- Place ID: ChIJC-DCu_zit4kRQBeX-gwVAAA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 7050 Friendship Rd, Baltimore, MD 21240, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 38.8067193
- Longitude: -77.0420541
- Place ID: ChIJP2HZ6VOwt4kRUPoxh2Fnupk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Town, Alexandria, VA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
