| Edition |
Widescreen ed. |
| Description |
1 DVD (approximately 93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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United States https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78095330 |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DVD-9, dual layer. |
| Cast |
David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey, Jr., Frank Langella, Ray Wise. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Elswit ; editor, Stephen Mirrione ; music, Jim Papoulis ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; production designer, James D. Bissell. |
| Note |
Originally released as a 2005 motion picture. |
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Special features: commentary with George Clooney and Grant Heslov; Good night and good luck companion piece; trailer. |
| Summary |
Takes place in the 1950's America, during the early days of broadcast journalism. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for mild thematic elements and brief language. |
| Language |
Dialogue in English with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Murrow, Edward R. -- Drama.
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Murrow, Edward R. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 -- Drama.
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McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957. |
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Television broadcasting of news -- United States -- Drama.
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Television broadcasting of news. |
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United States. |
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities -- Drama.
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities. |
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Biographical films.
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Biographical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Clooney, George, screenwriter, director, actor.
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Heslov, Grant, 1963- screenwriter, producer.
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Strathairn, David, actor.
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Clarkson, Patricia, actor.
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Daniels, Jeff, 1955- actor.
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Downey, Robert, Jr., 1965- actor.
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Langella, Frank, actor.
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Warner Independent Pictures.
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2929 Entertainment (Firm)
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Participant Productions.
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Davis Films (Firm)
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Redbus Pictures (Firm)
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Tohokushinsha Film Corporation.
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Section Eight Ltd.
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| Added Title |
Good night, and good luck (Motion picture) https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2006014103
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| ISBN |
1419818201 |
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9781419818202 |
| Standard No. |
012569736788 |
| Music No. |
73678 Warner Home Video |
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