Good night, and good luck [videorecording] / Warner Independent Pictures and 2929 Entertainment in association with Davis Films, Redbus Pictures and Tohokashinsha present a Section Eight production ; produced by Grant Heslov ; screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov ; directed by George Clooney.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419818201
- ISBN: 9781419818202
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (93 minutes) : sound, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, [2006]
- Copyright: ©2005
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.Special features: deleted scenes ; commentary by director/screenwriter George Clooney and producer/screenwriter Grant Heslov ; Good night, and good luck companion piece ; theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Robert Elswit ; editor, Stephen Mirrione ; music, Jim Papoulis ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; production designer, James D. Bissell.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey, Jr., Frank Langella.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG; for mild thematic elements and brief language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- Dialogue in English with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 > Drama.
Murrow, Edward R. > Drama.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities > Drama.
Television broadcasting of news > United States > Drama.
Television > Emisiones > Teatro. - Genre:
- Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 49 of 51 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 51 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | DVD GEN GOO (Text) | 36015001165576 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD GOOD (Text) | 39493108098668 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | DVD F Goo (Text) | 33632002671197 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD GOO (Text) | 50503010861799 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Drama GOO (Text) | 31111002807475 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | DVD F GOO (Text) | 39488200782888 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | DVD F GOO (Text) | 34208203047039 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Berea Library | DVD FIC GOOD (Text) | 42756202133895 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | DVD PG (Text)
Item Description: PG
|
30441100567643 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | DVD F GOOD (Text) | 34208203073373 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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