Good Night, and Good Luck.

Good Night, and Good Luck.

Directed by George Clooney
20051hr 32min

Step into the smoke-filled newsroom of the CBS studio in the 1950s, where the clacking of typewriters sets the rhythm for a battle of words and ideals. "Good Night, and Good Luck." is not just a movie; it's a time machine that transports you to a pivotal moment in American history.

As the tension between journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy reaches a boiling point, the screen crackles with electricity. Murrow's unwavering determination to uphold journalistic integrity in the face of fear and censorship is a testament to the power of the press. With each broadcast, the line between news and propaganda blurs, leaving audiences questioning who holds the real power in a society gripped by paranoia.

Prepare to be captivated by the black-and-white visuals that mirror the moral complexities of the era, as David Strathairn delivers a performance that crackles with intelligence and conviction. "Good Night, and Good Luck." is more than a movie; it's a reminder of the importance of speaking truth to power, even when the stakes are at their highest.

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

Joe Wershba

Robert Downey Jr.

George Clooney

Fred Friendly

George Clooney

Robert Knepper

Don Surine

Robert Knepper

Simon Helberg

CBS Page

Simon Helberg

Robert John Burke

Charlie Mack

Robert John Burke

Ray Wise

Don Hollenbeck

Ray Wise

Reed Diamond

John Aaron

Reed Diamond

Peter Jacobson

Jeff Daniels

Sig Mickelson

Jeff Daniels

David Strathairn

Edward R. Murrow

David Strathairn

Patricia Clarkson

Shirley Wershba

Patricia Clarkson

Alex Borstein

Natalie

Alex Borstein

Frank Langella

William Paley

Frank Langella

Matt Ross

Eddie Scott

Matt Ross

Tate Donovan

Jesse Zousmer

Tate Donovan

Glenn Morshower

Colonel Anderson

Glenn Morshower

Rose Abdoo

Mili Lerner

Rose Abdoo

Tom McCarthy

Palmer Williams

Tom McCarthy

Grant Heslov

Don Hewitt

Grant Heslov

Don Creech

Colonel Jenkins

Don Creech

Liberace

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Liberace

JD Cullum

Stage Manager

JD Cullum

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Helen Slayton-Hughes

Bill Blair

TV Studio Crewman (uncredited)

Bill Blair

Robert F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Robert F. Kennedy

Roy Cohn

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Roy Cohn

Joseph McCarthy

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joseph McCarthy

Dave Thompson

News Photographer (uncredited)

Dave Thompson

Joseph N. Welch

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joseph N. Welch

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