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Broadcast News (1987) Screenplay

"Broadcast News": Read The Screenplay By James L. Brooks

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Selected as one of the greatest screenplays ever written.

James L. Brooks's "Broadcast News" script is ranked 51st on WGA's list of the 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written (so far).

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Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly. IMDb

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Type ...
SCANNED
Version ... FinalRevised 2nd Draft
Date ... 01.12.1987
Pages ... 137
Genres ... ComedyDramaRomance
Screenplay ... James L. Brooks
IMDb ID ... 0092699

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