Murrow

Murrow

1986 · 114 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, TV Movie

Follow legendary news reporter/commentator from his radio broadcasts from the rooftops of London during the Blitz to his TV documentary series "See It Now" and his confrontations with the Senator from Wisconsin that helped put an end to the witch-hunts.

Directed by Jack Gold

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