Switching Channels (1988)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 105 mins.
Release date - 05-03-1988
Release year - 1988
Genres - Comedy

Overall ratings and scores for Switching Channels:
Happiness Score - 5.9/10, World Popularity Score - 6.071/100, IMDB Score - 5.9, Metascore - N/A, Internet Movie Database - 5.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 57%, .
Switching Channels movie has Total Global Votes - 54, Total IMD Votes - 3,826

Switching Channels Movie Introduction: Movie Switching Channels, release year 1988 is written by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Jonathan Reynolds and directed by Ted Kotcheff. The leading star-cast in this movie are Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve along with the other stars and crew members.

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Movie overview and plot by

Movie in-short: A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.

Movie story-line: A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.

Movie synopsis: 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.

Highlights - Switching Channels (1988)

Total budget - $18,000,000.00
Total revenue - $9,129,999.00
Produced by - TriStar Pictures
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 2 nominations
Certificate(s) - US : PG DE : 12

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Switching Channels (1988)

Lead Actors - Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve
Writer(s) - Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Jonathan Reynolds
Director(s) - Ted Kotcheff

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Switching Channels (1988)

What is the release date of Switching Channels (1988)?
Release date of Switching Channels (1988) is 05-03-1988.


What is the total runtime of Switching Channels (1988) in minutes?
Total runtime of Switching Channels (1988) in minutes is 105 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Switching Channels (1988) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Switching Channels (1988) movie is around $18,000,000.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Switching Channels (1988)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Switching Channels (1988) is around $9,129,999.00.


What is the pupularity of Switching Channels (1988)?
Worldwide pupularity of Switching Channels (1988) movie is 6.071%.


What is the name of the production company of film Switching Channels (1988)?
Production company of film Switching Channels (1988) is/are TriStar Pictures, .


Which country the film Switching Channels (1988) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Switching Channels (1988) is United States of America, .


Which language the film Switching Channels (1988) is produced in?
Film Switching Channels (1988) is produced in English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film Switching Channels (1988) belongs to?
Movie Switching Channels (1988) is categorized under Comedy, Crime genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Switching Channels (1988)?
Lead actors of the film Switching Channels (1988) are Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve.


Who is the writer of the film Switching Channels (1988)?
The writer(s) of the film Switching Channels (1988) is/are Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Jonathan Reynolds.


Who is the director of the film Switching Channels (1988)?
The director(s) of the film Switching Channels (1988) is/are Ted Kotcheff.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Switching Channels (1988) movie?
Movie Switching Channels (1988) has 2 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Switching Channels (1988) in-short?
Short plot of movie Switching Channels (1988): A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story..


What is the full story of Switching Channels (1988) movie?
Full plot of movie Switching Channels (1988): 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..


Where to find full details of Switching Channels (1988) movie?
You can find the full details of movie Switching Channels (1988) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096203


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List of full Starcast and crew members of Switching Channels (1988)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Kathleen TurnerName: Kathleen Turner
Character: Christy Colleran

profie photo of Burt ReynoldsName: Burt Reynolds
Character: John L. Sullivan IV

profie photo of Christopher ReeveName: Christopher Reeve
Character: Blaine Bingham

profie photo of Ned BeattyName: Ned Beatty
Character: Roy Ridnitz

profie photo of Henry GibsonName: Henry Gibson
Character: Ike Roscoe

profie photo of George NewbernName: George Newbern
Character: Siegenthaler

profie photo of Al WaxmanName: Al Waxman
Character: Berger

profie photo of Ken JamesName: Ken James
Character: Warden Terwilliger

profie photo of Barry FlatmanName: Barry Flatman
Character: Zaks

profie photo of Ted SimonettName: Ted Simonett
Character: Tillinger

profie photo of Anthony SherwoodName: Anthony Sherwood
Character: Carvalho

profie photo of Joe SilverName: Joe Silver
Character: Mordsini

profie photo of Charles KimbroughName: Charles Kimbrough
Character: The Governor

profie photo of Allan RoyalName: Allan Royal
Character: Obregon

profie photo of Andre MayersName: Andre Mayers
Character: Jesse

profie photo of Bill RandolphName: Bill Randolph
Character: Eric

profie photo of Monica ParkerName: Monica Parker
Character: Jessica

profie photo of Fiona ReidName: Fiona Reid
Character: Pamela Farbrother

profie photo of Laura RobinsonName: Laura Robinson
Character: Karen Ludlow

profie photo of Angelo RizacosName: Angelo Rizacos
Character: Ridnitz's Sidekick

profie photo of Tony RosatoName: Tony Rosato
Character: Joker

profie photo of Jackie RichardsonName: Jackie Richardson
Character: Abigail

profie photo of Laurie PatonName: Laurie Paton
Character: Reporter

profie photo of Katya LadanName: Katya Ladan
Character: Reporter

profie photo of Corrine KosloName: Corrine Koslo
Character: Yvonne

profie photo of Judah KatzName: Judah Katz
Character: Tillinger Sound Man

profie photo of Jason BlickerName: Jason Blicker
Character: Sound Man

profie photo of Diane DouglassName: Diane Douglass
Character: Upper Class Woman

profie photo of Noel GrayName: Noel Gray
Character: Nancy

profie photo of Jane SchoettleName: Jane Schoettle
Character: Booking Secretary

profie photo of Ida CarnevaliName: Ida Carnevali
Character: Poor 'Yuppie' Mother

profie photo of Megan Smith-HarrisName: Megan Smith-Harris
Character: Booking Secretary (as Megan Smith)

profie photo of Cheryl WilsonName: Cheryl Wilson
Character: SNN Anchor Person (as Cheryl S. Wilson)

profie photo of Arlene MazerolleName: Arlene Mazerolle
Character: Hotel Receptionist

profie photo of C.J. FidlerName: C.J. Fidler
Character: Round Card Girl (uncredited)

profie photo of Richard ComarName: Richard Comar
Character: Governor's Aide

profie photo of Grant CowanName: Grant Cowan
Character: Crannock

profie photo of Wayne FlemingName: Wayne Fleming
Character: Bryce

profie photo of Jonathan WelshName: Jonathan Welsh
Character: Chaplain

profie photo of Bill CotterellName: Bill Cotterell
Character: Rusty

profie photo of Jack DuffyName: Jack Duffy
Character: Emil, the Waiter

Crew Members:

profie photo of Lynn StalmasterName: Lynn Stalmaster
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Martin RansohoffName: Martin Ransohoff
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Ben HechtName: Ben Hecht
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Philip LetoName: Philip Leto
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist

profie photo of Don CarmodyName: Don Carmody
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of Rose Marie McSherryName: Rose Marie McSherry
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of Mark S. FreebornName: Mark S. Freeborn
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of Mary E. McLeodName: Mary E. McLeod
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

profie photo of Michel LegrandName: Michel Legrand
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Charles MacArthurName: Charles MacArthur
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Ted KotcheffName: Ted Kotcheff
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of Joan E. ChapmanName: Joan E. Chapman
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor

profie photo of Thom NobleName: Thom Noble
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Teresa RobinsonName: Teresa Robinson
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Makeup Artist

profie photo of Katherine SouthernName: Katherine Southern
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Makeup Artist

profie photo of Charles DunlopName: Charles Dunlop
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Steve DanylukName: Steve Danyluk
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer

profie photo of François ProtatName: François Protat
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Anne PritchardName: Anne Pritchard
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design

profie photo of Richard CadgerName: Richard Cadger
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Wayne GriffinName: Wayne Griffin
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor

profie photo of Jim KaufmanName: Jim Kaufman
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director

profie photo of Dwayne McLeanName: Dwayne McLean
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator

profie photo of Peter LavenderName: Peter Lavender
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras Casting

profie photo of Susan MaggiName: Susan Maggi
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor

profie photo of Jane TattersallName: Jane Tattersall
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Ed HannaName: Ed Hanna
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director

profie photo of Joyce Kozy KingName: Joyce Kozy King
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager

profie photo of David R. BeecroftName: David R. Beecroft
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair Stylist

profie photo of Kim W. ChowName: Kim W. Chow
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe Master

profie photo of Don MiloyevichName: Don Miloyevich
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master

profie photo of Chris Helcermanas-BengeName: Chris Helcermanas-Benge
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer

profie photo of Tristan TondinoName: Tristan Tondino
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic Artist

profie photo of Andy ChmuraName: Andy Chmura
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator

profie photo of Dave SheridanName: Dave Sheridan
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Clapper Loader

profie photo of Robin LeighName: Robin Leigh
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Michael ReaName: Michael Rea
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound Editor

profie photo of Jonathan ReynoldsName: Jonathan Reynolds
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay

profie photo of Susanna DavidName: Susanna David
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Continuity

profie photo of Peter McBurnieName: Peter McBurnie
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist

profie photo of Diana LadyshewskyName: Diana Ladyshewsky
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Hairstylist

profie photo of Bruce MacaulayName: Bruce Macaulay
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer

profie photo of Stephen AndrzejewskiName: Stephen Andrzejewski
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant Director

profie photo of Gustave MeunierName: Gustave Meunier
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Buyer

profie photo of Larry EngelmannName: Larry Engelmann
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Color Timer

profie photo of Steve SwitzerName: Steve Switzer
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator

profie photo of Blair RothName: Blair Roth
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director

profie photo of Patricia A. GalvinName: Patricia A. Galvin
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor

profie photo of Daniel R. BradetteName: Daniel R. Bradette
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Set Decoration

profie photo of Peter RansohoffName: Peter Ransohoff
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor

profie photo of Reet PuhmName: Reet Puhm
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic Artist

profie photo of Ray BoyleName: Ray Boyle
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer

profie photo of Michael KohneName: Michael Kohne
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip

profie photo of Donna PowellName: Donna Powell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound Editor

profie photo of Thom RyanName: Thom Ryan
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Focus Puller

profie photo of Janet SpiegelName: Janet Spiegel
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant Director

profie photo of Tony ParkinsName: Tony Parkins
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Carpenter

profie photo of Frances SempleName: Frances Semple
Department: Art
Job/Role: Painter

profie photo of John LaningName: John Laning
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound Editor

profie photo of Stacey CokerName: Stacey Coker
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe Master

profie photo of Gail FilmanName: Gail Filman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Costume Designer

profie photo of Cindy BurdenName: Cindy Burden
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Secretary

profie photo of Jim MathewsName: Jim Mathews
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Accountant

profie photo of Deborah ZwickerName: Deborah Zwicker
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Coordinator

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