Directed by:
George ClooneyCinematography:
Robert ElswitCast:
David Strathairn, Robert John Burke, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Tate Donovan, Robert Downey Jr., Frank Langella, Tom McCarthy (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
The year is 1953, television is still in its infancy and the esteemed broadcast journalist, Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn), anchors the popular news documentary show, 'See it Now', on CBS. Murrow, alongside producer Fred Friendly (George Clooney), oversees a show that reports on the news items of the day. He has a dedicated crew of reporters that includes Don Hewitt (Grant Heslov), Joe Wershba (Robert Downey Jr.), Palmer Williams (Tom McCarthy), Jesse Zousmer (Tate Donovan), John Aaron (Reed Diamond), Charlie Mack (Robert John Burke) and Eddie Scott (Matt Ross). All these men will become broadcast legends, but right now, their careers are just beginning. With the threat of Communism creating an air of paranoia in the United States and Senator Joseph McCarthy exploiting those fears, Murrow and Friendly decide to take a stand and challenge McCarthy, exposing him for the fearmonger he is. (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2006 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 2006 - George Clooney (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2006 - David Strathairn (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2006 - George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2006 - Robert Elswit (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2006 - Best Achievement in Production Design
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2006 - Robert Elswit (Best Cinematography)
- 2006 - Grant Heslov (Best Feature)
- 2006 - George Clooney (Best Director)
- 2006 - David Strathairn (Best Male Lead)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2006 - Best Film
- 2006 - George Clooney (Best Director)
- 2006 - David Strathairn (Best Leading Actor)
- 2006 - George Clooney (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2006 - George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2006 - Best Editing
European Film Awards
- 2005 - George Clooney (Screen International Award)
Golden Globes
- 2006 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2006 - George Clooney (Best Director)
- 2006 - George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Screenplay)
- 2006 - David Strathairn (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2006 - George Clooney (Freedom Award)
- 2006 - Best Picture
- 2006 - George Clooney (Best Director)
- 2006 - David Strathairn (Best Actor)
- 2006 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2006 - George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Best Writer)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2005 - Robert Elswit (Best Cinematography)
- 2005 - Frank Langella (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2005 - Best Production Design
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2005 - Best Film
- 2005 - Robert Elswit (Best Cinematographer)
Venice Film Festival
- 2005 - David Strathairn (Volpi Cup for Best Actor)
- 2005 - George Clooney (FIPRESCI Prize)
- 2005 - George Clooney, Grant Heslov (Golden Osella - Best Screenplay)
- 2005 - George Clooney (Golden Lion for Best Film)