Good Night, And Good Luck (DVD, 2006)

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Good Night, and Good Luck DVD (2006) David Strathairn, Clooney (DIR) cert PGTitle: Good Night, and Good Luck Leading Actor: David Strathairn Region: Region 2 Duration: 93 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No.

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With GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, George Clooney delivers a riveting account of a crucial chapter in 20th Century American history and, in the process, firmly establishes himself as a major force behind the camera as well. The crisply paced, tautly scripted docudrama recounts the events of the mid-1950s leading up to acclaimed CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow's (David Strathairn) decision to stand up against fiery Senator Joseph McCarthy, who was out to rid the country of communism. McCarthy's seemingly reckless behaviour, in which he condemned individuals without giving them a fair trial, angered Murrow and his producer Fried Friendly (Clooney) into action. The resulting few episodes of Murrow's show, 'See It Now', found Murrow on a personal, patriotic crusade to challenge McCarthy and rid America of his callous persecution. Set almost entirely inside the smoke-filled, pressurised newsrooms at CBS, Clooney's assured picture moves at a breakneck pace. Cinematographer Robert Elswit miraculously recreates the black-and-white look of that era, giving the film an added air of legitimacy. And while Clooney and co-screenwriter/producer Grant Heslov wisely chose to use stock footage of McCarthy instead of finding an actor to fill his shoes, they couldn't have found a better Murrow than in Strathairn, who delivers his lines with heroic conviction. Clooney's stellar ensemble cast also includes Ray Wise, Patricia Clarkson, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Daniels, and Frank Langella.

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ProducerGrant Heslov
EAN5060052410740
eBay Product ID (ePID)53671254

Product Key Features

ActorFrank Langella, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr, Alex Borstein, Thomas Mccarthy, David Strathairn, Tate Donovan, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Ray Wise, Robert John Burke, Rose Abdoo
Film/TV TitleGood Night, and Good Luck
DirectorGeorge Clooney
LanguageEnglish
Run Time89 Mins
FormatDVD
Release Year2006
FeaturesAudio Commentary by Grant Heslov & George Clooney\Featurette 'Behind The Scenes'\Photo Gallery\Trailer, Black & White, Closed Caption
GenreDrama, General

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerDiane Reeves
ReviewsPremiere - When the movie's at is smartest, it's dazzlingly bright... David Stratharin, playing Murrow, follows his writers' lead beautifully, delivering a performance that's all understatement on the surface and searing fire underneath, USA Today - David Strathairn plays Murrow, a performance eerily on the money and tinged with irony... The extensive footage of McCarthy is artfully integrated, Entertainment Weekly - An energized sliver of history, smart, sharp, and lively, staged with enjoyable panache, Times - Brilliant
ScreenwriterGrant Heslov, George Clooney
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1\DTS 5.1
Movie/TV TitleGood Night, And Good Luck

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  • Good luck with enjoying this film as much as I did.

    A marvellous film. Intelligently written, beautifully photographed, intelligently directed, and with great performances by everyone involved - what more do you want? A well presented overview of the ghastliness that was the McCarthy era. Educational and very entertaining.

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  • rR Murrows sign of line sums it up

    A very good illustration of what good journalism should look like. Would recommend to the BBC's anchor men

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  • TERRIFIC MOVIE

    A brilliant movie, so atmospheric , soundtrack was so good the witch hunt showed up a lot of "Fifties Stars" for the cowards that they really were.

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  • Very interesting and engaging film

    Very interesting film about the McCarthy era

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  • Good Stuff

    Black and white film that added to an atmospheric take on 50s America. Great cast and a great film in my book.

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  • Film centres around the Columbia Broadcasting Company and Joseph McCarthy witch hunt for communists within the USA. Worth a watch definitely

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