News at Eleven (1986)
- Starring:
- Martin Sheen, Peter Riegert, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mike Robe
- Category:
- Television
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News at Eleven is a stacked-card study of journalistic ethics -- or rather, the lack of same. Martin Sheen stars as the well-respected senior anchorperson at a fictional San Diego TV station. Honcho news-director Peter Riegert insists that the news is becoming a tune-out, and demands more sensationalism in the coverage. When a junior high school teacher is accused of statutory rape, Riegert orders Sheen to exploit the story to the hilt. This results in a near-tragedy involving the high school girl who's accused the teacher. The conscience-stricken Sheen exacts a clever "hoist on his own petard" revenge for the unrepentant Riegert. Made for television, News at Eleven was actually telecast at 9 PM (EST) on April 2, 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast of News at Eleven
- Martin Sheen - Frank Kenley
- Barbara Babcock - Joanna Steckler
- Sydney Penny - Melissa Kenley
- Christopher Allport
- Peter Riegert - Eric Ross
- Sheree J. Wilson - Christine Arnold
- David Sheiner
- Brooke Bundy
- Director(s):
- Mike Robe
- Writer(s):
- Mike Robe
- Producer(s):
- Bill Finnegan
- Categories:
- Television
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