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Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.

1987 |2h 13m |  Comedy, Romance

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Cast

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William Hurt

Tom Grunick

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Albert Brooks

Aaron Altman

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Holly Hunter

Jane Craig

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Robert Prosky

Ernie Merriman

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Lois Chiles

Jennifer Mack

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Joan Cusack

Blair Litton

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Christian Clemenson

Bobby

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Jack Nicholson

Bill Rorich

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Robert Katims

Martin Klein

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Ed Wheeler

George Wein

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Stephen Mendillo

Gerald Grunick

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Gennie James

Young Jane

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Leo Burmester

Jane's Dad

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Frank Doubleday

Mercenary

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Marita Geraghty

Date-Rape Woman

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Martha Smith

Aaron's Soundwoman

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Robert Walsh

NATO Spokesman

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John Cusack

Angry Messenger

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Status

Released

Language

English, French, German, Spanish

Budget

$20,000,000.00

Revenue

$67,330,500.00