Director: Betty Thomas
Budget: 6 000 000 $
Language
English
NMTW
66%
Mixed
Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. 5 wins & 10 nominations total
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John Michael HigginsDavid Letterman -
Daniel RoebuckJay Leno
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Kathy BatesHelen Kushnick
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Bob BalabanWarren Littlefield
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Ed Begley Jr.Rod Perth
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Peter JurasikHoward Stringer
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Reni SantoniJohn Agoglia
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John KapelosRobert Morton
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Steven GilbornPeter Lassally
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John GetzBrandon Tartikoff
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Lawrence PressmanBob Wright
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Sandra BernhardSandra Bernhard
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Treat WilliamsMichael Ovitz
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David BrisbinAlan Levine
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Michael ChieffoRick Ludwin
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Wendy CutlerReporter #2 Letterman Press Conference
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Michael FairmanMichael Gartner
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Nancy Cheryll DavisReporter #2 Carnegie Hall
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Paul ElderRupert Murdoch
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John R. ForsWriter #2
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| Budget: | 6 000 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 35 min |
Description:
This film follows David Letterman as he competes with Jay Leno for control of "The Tonight Show," following Johnny Carson's departure. The story unfolds in Hollywood, depicting Letterman’s drive for success amidst rivalry, ambition, and the challenges of television. He faces pressure to beat Leno and navigates his manager's strategies, testing his resolve. The film explores competition, loyalty, and personal development within the competitive world of late-night comedy, revealing the struggles and achievements that shaped a major American entertainer's career.
| Alternative title: | The Late Shift |
| Release year: | 1996 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. 5 wins & 10 nominations total |
| Director: | Betty Thomas |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | late night talk show woman director |
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