Good Night, and Good Luck
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 (II)’ (qv) of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter ‘Edward R. Murrow (I)’ (qv) and his producer ‘Fred W
. Friendly’ (qv) decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history.
Title: Good Night, and Good Luck
Release Date: 2005
Genres: Drama, History
- Directors: Clooney, George
- Actors:
- Strathairn, David as Edward R. Murrow
- Downey Jr., Robert as Joe Wershba
- Clarkson, Patricia as Shirley Wershba
- Wise, Ray as Don Hollenbeck
- Langella, Frank as William Paley
- Daniels, Jeff as Sig Mickelson
- Clooney, George as Fred Friendly
- Donovan, Tate as Jesse Zousmer
- McCarthy, Thomas as Palmer Williams
- Ross, Matt as Eddie Scott
- Diamond, Reed as John Aaron
- Burke, Robert John as Charlie Mack
- Heslov, Grant as Don Hewitt
- Borstein, Alex as Natalie
- Abdoo, Rose as Millie Lerner