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Sully is the producer of a cable news network program. Christy is his ex-wife and best reporter. Her desire to quit the news business and marry Blaine, a sporting goods manufacturer comes as an innocent man is about to be executed. Sully’s attempts to keep her in town and break up her upcoming marriage happen against the backdrop of a botched execution, a prison break and a possible pardon.
Duration: 105 min
Released: 1988
IMDb Rating: 5.9/10 (2,463 Votes)
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Dubbed Movies
Stars: Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty
Directors: Ted Kotcheff
Writers: Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Jonathan Reynolds
Year: 1988
Switching Channels (1988): A Clever Blend of Comedy and Crime
Switching Channels is a 1988 American comedy film that deftly combines elements of crime and satire. Directed by Ted Kotcheff, this movie stands out as a sharp and witty exploration of the competitive world of television news, with a delightful blend of humor and intrigue. It features a stellar cast led by Burt Reynolds, Kathleen Turner, and Christopher Reeve, whose performances bring life and charm to this engaging story.
Plot Overview
The film is essentially a remake of the classic 1928 stage play The Front Page, which has been adapted several times for the screen before. The story is set in the high-stakes environment of a Chicago television newsroom and revolves around a tabloid TV show that’s more interested in ratings than ethics. John L. (Burt Reynolds) is a sharp and somewhat cynical news director who is in for a challenging day.
The plot thickens when a high-profile criminal, Neal R.
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