Good Night, and Good Luck.

Good Night, and Good Luck.

  • George Clooney
  • 2005
  • 1h 33m
  • UK, France, Japan, USA

In the best film of his directorial career, George Clooney creates a gripping historical drama about the era of McCarthyism in America. David Struthern, Patricia Clarkson, Robert Downey Jr. star in a black and white masterpiece of American cinema.

Synopsis

When Senator Joseph McCarthy launches his campaign against the Communists in America, CBS News reporter Edward R. Murrow devotes himself to exposing the atrocities committed by McCarthy's Senate "investigation." The CBS team does everything they can to point out the Senator's lies and exaggerations, despite pressure from CBS corporate sponsors to stop.

Good Night, and Good Luck.
Details
Also known as
Καληνύχτα και Καλή Τύχη
Festival screenings
Language
Age rating
12+

Best Actor (David Strathairn)

Venice Film Festival

2005

Best Screenplay

Venice Film Festival

2005

Nomination for Best Film

Oscars

2006

Nomination for Best Director

Oscars

2006

Nomination for Actor in a Leading Role (David Strathairn)

Oscars

2006

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European Union
EPAnEK
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