The Late Shift(1996)
“Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll.”
Overview
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
Director
Betty Thomas
Studio
Northern Lights Entertainment
Budget
$6M
Cast
John Michael Higgins
as David Letterman
Daniel Roebuck
as Jay Leno
Kathy Bates
as Helen Kushnick
Bob Balaban
as Warren Littlefield
Ed Begley Jr.
as Rod Perth
Peter Jurasik
as Howard Stringer
Reni Santoni
as John Agoglia
John Kapelos
as Robert Morton
Steven Gilborn
as Peter Lassally
John Getz
as Brandon Tartikoff
Lawrence Pressman
as Bob Wright
Sandra Bernhard
as Sandra Bernhard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Production Companies
Northern Lights Entertainment • HBO Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Late Shift?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Late Shift (1996).
What is The Late Shift about?▼
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
Who directed The Late Shift?▼
The Late Shift was directed by Betty Thomas and released in 1996. It is a comedy, drama, tv movie film.
How long is The Late Shift?▼
The Late Shift has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Late Shift?▼
The cast of The Late Shift includes John Michael Higgins as David Letterman, Daniel Roebuck as Jay Leno, Kathy Bates as Helen Kushnick, Bob Balaban as Warren Littlefield, Ed Begley Jr. as Rod Perth and more.
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