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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.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
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:
Name: Kathleen Turner
Character: Christy ColleranName: Burt Reynolds
Character: John L. Sullivan IVName: Christopher Reeve
Character: Blaine BinghamName: Ned Beatty
Character: Roy RidnitzName: Henry Gibson
Character: Ike RoscoeName: George Newbern
Character: SiegenthalerName: Al Waxman
Character: BergerName: Ken James
Character: Warden TerwilligerName: Barry Flatman
Character: ZaksName: Ted Simonett
Character: TillingerName: Anthony Sherwood
Character: CarvalhoName: Joe Silver
Character: MordsiniName: Charles Kimbrough
Character: The GovernorName: Allan Royal
Character: ObregonName: Andre Mayers
Character: JesseName: Bill Randolph
Character: EricName: Monica Parker
Character: JessicaName: Fiona Reid
Character: Pamela FarbrotherName: Laura Robinson
Character: Karen LudlowName: Angelo Rizacos
Character: Ridnitz's SidekickName: Tony Rosato
Character: JokerName: Jackie Richardson
Character: AbigailName: Laurie Paton
Character: ReporterName: Katya Ladan
Character: ReporterName: Corrine Koslo
Character: YvonneName: Judah Katz
Character: Tillinger Sound ManName: Jason Blicker
Character: Sound ManName: Diane Douglass
Character: Upper Class WomanName: Noel Gray
Character: NancyName: Jane Schoettle
Character: Booking SecretaryName: Ida Carnevali
Character: Poor 'Yuppie' MotherName: Megan Smith-Harris
Character: Booking Secretary (as Megan Smith)Name: Cheryl Wilson
Character: SNN Anchor Person (as Cheryl S. Wilson)Name: Arlene Mazerolle
Character: Hotel ReceptionistName: C.J. Fidler
Character: Round Card Girl (uncredited)Name: Richard Comar
Character: Governor's AideName: Grant Cowan
Character: CrannockName: Wayne Fleming
Character: BryceName: Jonathan Welsh
Character: ChaplainName: Bill Cotterell
Character: RustyName: Jack Duffy
Character: Emil, the Waiter
Crew Members:
Name: Lynn Stalmaster
Department: Production
Job/Role: CastingName: Martin Ransohoff
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Ben Hecht
Department: Writing
Job/Role: WriterName: Philip Leto
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: HairstylistName: Don Carmody
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Rose Marie McSherry
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set DecorationName: Mark S. Freeborn
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set DecorationName: Mary E. McLeod
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume DesignName: Michel Legrand
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music ComposerName: Charles MacArthur
Department: Writing
Job/Role: WriterName: Ted Kotcheff
Department: Directing
Job/Role: DirectorName: Joan E. Chapman
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant EditorName: Thom Noble
Department: Editing
Job/Role: EditorName: Teresa Robinson
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Makeup ArtistName: Katherine Southern
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Makeup ArtistName: Charles Dunlop
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art DirectionName: Steve Danyluk
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: GafferName: François Protat
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of PhotographyName: Anne Pritchard
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production DesignName: Richard Cadger
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound EditorName: Wayne Griffin
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound EditorName: Jim Kaufman
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant DirectorName: Dwayne McLean
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt CoordinatorName: Peter Lavender
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras CastingName: Susan Maggi
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant EditorName: Jane Tattersall
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound EditorName: Ed Hanna
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art DirectorName: Joyce Kozy King
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production ManagerName: David R. Beecroft
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair StylistName: Kim W. Chow
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe MasterName: Don Miloyevich
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property MasterName: Chris Helcermanas-Benge
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still PhotographerName: Tristan Tondino
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic ArtistName: Andy Chmura
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera OperatorName: Dave Sheridan
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Clapper LoaderName: Robin Leigh
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound EditorName: Michael Rea
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound EditorName: Jonathan Reynolds
Department: Writing
Job/Role: ScreenplayName: Susanna David
Department: Directing
Job/Role: ContinuityName: Peter McBurnie
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley ArtistName: Diana Ladyshewsky
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant HairstylistName: Bruce Macaulay
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still PhotographerName: Stephen Andrzejewski
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant DirectorName: Gustave Meunier
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property BuyerName: Larry Engelmann
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Color TimerName: Steve Switzer
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom OperatorName: Blair Roth
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant DirectorName: Patricia A. Galvin
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant EditorName: Daniel R. Bradette
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Set DecorationName: Peter Ransohoff
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant EditorName: Reet Puhm
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic ArtistName: Ray Boyle
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: GafferName: Michael Kohne
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key GripName: Donna Powell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound EditorName: Thom Ryan
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Focus PullerName: Janet Spiegel
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant DirectorName: Tony Parkins
Department: Crew
Job/Role: CarpenterName: Frances Semple
Department: Art
Job/Role: PainterName: John Laning
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound EditorName: Stacey Coker
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe MasterName: Gail Filman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Costume DesignerName: Cindy Burden
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production SecretaryName: Jim Mathews
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production AccountantName: Deborah Zwicker
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Coordinator
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