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Good Night, and Good Luck.

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In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy. CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow and his producer Fred W. Friendly decided to take a stand and challenge

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David Strathairn
Edward R. Murrow
George Clooney
Fred Friendly
Patricia Clarkson
Shirley Wershba

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Awards

  • 2006 - Oscar - Best Motion Picture of the Year - nominated
  • 2006 - Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 2006 - Oscar - Best Achievement in Directing - nominated
  • 2006 - Oscar - Best Writing, Original Screenplay - nominated

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