News at Eleven

1986 1h 40m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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When television news director Eric Ross pressures esteemed senior anchor Frank Kenley to sensationalize the news, Kenley isn't pleased -- and the conflict comes to a head when a local high school sex scandal hits the news. As Ross pushes him to play up the story, Kenley wrestles with the moral complexities of the situation and tries to find the balance between the public's need to know and the individual's rights.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Martin Sheen
Frank Kenley
Peter Riegert
Eric Ross
Barbara Babcock
Joanna Steckler
David Sheiner
David Kogan
Christopher Allport
Gene Silas
Christa Denton
April Gibbs
Sydney Penny
Melissa Kenley
Sheree J. Wilson
Christine Arnold

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Robe
Writers: Mike Robe
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Robe, shot by Fred J. Koenekamp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Snow. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Scott Conrad shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Martin Sheen and Peter Riegert and Barbara Babcock carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0091624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mike Robe directs. Fred J. Koenekamp behind the camera. Mark Snow scores. Scott Conrad cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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140 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Mike Robe, shot by Fred J. Koenekamp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mark Snow. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Scott Conrad shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Martin Sheen and Peter Riegert and Barbara Babcock carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0091624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.