Good Night, and Good Luck.

George Clooney20051h 33mBiography, Drama

Why we chose it

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.

Information

Director
Cast
Production year
2005
Decade
2000s
Duration
1h 33m
Festivals & Awards
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom, France, Japan, United States
Subtitles
Greek
Age rating
12+

Venice Film Festival

Best Actor (David Strathairn)

2005

Venice Film Festival

Best Screenplay

2005

Oscars

Nomination for Best Film

2006

What others say

4.1
139 reviews

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