DVD
Good night, and good luck / Warner Independent Pictures ; 2929 Productions ; Participant Productions ; Davis-Films ; Redbus Pictures ; Tohokashinsha Film Company ; Section Eight Ltd. ; Metropolitan ; 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
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 2006.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. Special features include: deleted scenes; commentary with George Clooney and Grant Heslov. |
| 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, Robert Downey, Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Ray Wise, Frank Langella, Jeff Daniels, George Clooney, Tate Donovan, Tom McCarthy. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG; for mild thematic elements and brief language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DVD-9, dual layer. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | English or dubbed French language tracks with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Murrow, Edward R. > Drama. McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 > Drama. United States > History > 20th century > Drama. CBS News > Drama. Television news anchors > United States > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Biographical films. Biographical > Feature. News > Feature. DVD. Videodiscs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | DVD GOOD (Text) | 34455005790957 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062009374696 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
