Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

A veteran journalist faces off against a powerful U.S. Senator in a high-stakes battle over truth and government policy.

First release year

2005

Runtime (minutes)

93

Production countries

United States; France; United Kingdom; Japan

Original languages

English

Directors

George Clooney

Writers

George Clooney · writer; Grant Heslov · writer

Cast and characters

David Strathairn · Edward R. Murrow; Patricia Clarkson; George Clooney; Jeff Daniels; Robert Downey Jr.; Frank Langella

Genres

historical drama; political drama

Themes

media responsibility; dissent from government policy

Tone and mood

claustrophobic; passionate

Premise and plot tags

based on actual events; biographical; political drama

Reception

The film was a box office success and received critical acclaim for its direction, writing, cinematography, production design, and performances.

Awards and nominations

Academy Awards · Best Picture · Nomination; Academy Awards · Best Director · Nomination; Academy Awards · Best Actor · Nomination

Production trivia

The film was filmed on color film stock but color-corrected to black and white in post-production.; The CBS offices and studios were all sets on a sound stage.; The film used actual archival footage of Joseph McCarthy.

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