Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)

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PG | 1h 33min | 8/10

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https://youtu.be/Hs_RaimmYlM?si=TTDUmT1RqqJVmZQW

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Parental Rating: PG (Parental guidance suggested – some material may not be suitable for children.)

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Storyline

Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) is a historical drama that chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the height of the Red Scare in the 1950s. The film focuses on Murrow's decision to challenge McCarthy's tactics and the resulting impact on his career, the media, and American society. Through a series of courageous broadcasts, Murrow and his dedicated team strive to uphold journalistic integrity and freedom of speech in the face of intense political pressure.

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Director

• George Clooney

Writers

• George Clooney

• Grant Heslov

• The real-life events surrounding Edward R. Murrow's broadcasts

Starring

• David Strathairn as Edward R. Murrow

• George Clooney as Fred Friendly

• Patricia Clarkson as Shirley Wershba

• Jeff Daniels as Sig Mickelson

• Robert Downey Jr. as Joseph Wershba

• Frank Langella as William Paley

Produced by

• Grant Heslov

• George Clooney

• Jim Papoulis

• Joe Lang

• Warner Independent Pictures

• 2929 Entertainment

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Release date

• October 7, 2005

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Country

• United States

Languages

• English

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