| Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DVD-9, dual layer. |
| Language |
English dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. |
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Special features: Deleted scenes; commentary with George Clooney and Grant Heslov, theatrical trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
David Strathairn, Robert Downey, Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Ray Wise, Frank Langella, Jeff Daniels, George Clooney, Tate Donovan, Tom McCarthy. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Elswit ; editor, Stephen Mirrione ; music, Jim Papoulis ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; production designer, James D. Bissell. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for mild thematic elements and brief language. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Murrow, Edward R. -- Drama.
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McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 -- Drama.
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United States -- History -- 20th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Television news anchors -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films Videodiscs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Clooney, George.
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Strathairn, David.
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Downey, Robert, Jr., 1965-
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Clarkson, Patricia.
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Wise, Ray, 1947-
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Langella, Frank.
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Elswit, Robert.
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Papoulis, Jim.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1419818201 |
| Standard No. |
012569736788 |
| Music No. |
73678 Warner Home Video |
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