Good Night, and Good Luck.(2005)
“We will not walk in fear of one another.”
Overview
The story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s.
Director
George Clooney
Studio
Warner Independent Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$55M
Cast
David Strathairn
as Edward R. Murrow
Patricia Clarkson
as Shirley Wershba
George Clooney
as Fred Friendly
Jeff Daniels
as Sig Mickelson
Robert Downey Jr.
as Joe Wershba
Frank Langella
as William Paley
Ray Wise
as Don Hollenbeck
Robert John Burke
as Charlie Mack
Reed Diamond
as John Aaron
Tate Donovan
as Jesse Zousmer
Grant Heslov
as Don Hewitt
Tom McCarthy
as Palmer Williams
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$55M
Production Companies
Warner Independent Pictures • 2929 Productions • Redbus Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Good Night, and Good Luck.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005).
What is Good Night, and Good Luck. about?▼
The story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s.
Who directed Good Night, and Good Luck.?▼
Good Night, and Good Luck. was directed by George Clooney and released in 2005. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Good Night, and Good Luck.?▼
Good Night, and Good Luck. has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Good Night, and Good Luck.?▼
The cast of Good Night, and Good Luck. includes David Strathairn as Edward R. Murrow, Patricia Clarkson as Shirley Wershba, George Clooney as Fred Friendly, Jeff Daniels as Sig Mickelson, Robert Downey Jr. as Joe Wershba and more.
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