The Late Shift

The Late Shift (1996)

Tagline: Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll.

Overview: David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."

Release Date: 24 February 1996

Runtime: 1 hour and 35 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Drama and TV Movie

Language: English

Company: Northern Lights Entertainment and HBO

Status: Released

Writer: George Armitage and Bill Carter

Director: Betty Thomas

Producer: Don Carmody

Vote Average: 5.8

Vote Count: 422

Country: United States of America

Budget: $6,000,000.00

Cast

Actor Name Character Name
Lucinda JenneyDebbie Vickers
Little RichardLittle Richard
Ed Begley Jr.Rod Perth
Daniel RoebuckJay Leno
Paul ElderRupert Murdoch
Michael FairmanMichael Gartner
Nicholas GuestRobert Iger
Peter JurasikHoward Stringer
Lawrence PressmanBob Wright
Arthur TaxierLee Gabler
Penny PeyserSusan Binford
Sandra BernhardSandra Bernhard
Bob BalabanWarren Littlefield
Kerry NoonanLetterman's Girlfriend
Angie GrayMrs. Wright (uncredited)
Cynthia LynchLaurie Diamond
Ivan KaneReporter #1
Reni SantoniJohn Agoglia
John Michael HigginsDavid Letterman
Wendy CutlerReporter #2 Letterman Press Conference
Rich LittleJohnny Carson
Michael ChieffoRick Ludwin
John R. ForsWriter #2
John GetzBrandon Tartikoff
Nancy Cheryll DavisReporter #2 Carnegie Hall
Treat WilliamsMichael Ovitz
Dean FrancoisCBS Executive to Howard Stringer (uncredited)
Arnold F. TurnerReporter #3 Letterman Press Conference
James Kiriyama-LemReporter #1 Letterman Press Conference
Joanne TakahashiThai Waitress
Cathy WorthingtonKragen's Asst.
Kevin ScannellDick Ebersol
Kathy BatesHelen Kushnick
David BrisbinAlan Levine
Aaron LustigPaul Shaffer
Edmund L. ShaffJack Welsh
Ann RyersonBetty Hudson
Steven GilbornPeter Lassally
John KapelosRobert Morton
Susan KrebsAirport Attendant

Screenshots

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Ratings

5.8/10 based on 422 votes.

Review

The Late Shift is a genres film blending Comedy, Drama and TV Movie themes with strong direction from Betty Thomas. Produced under Northern Lights Entertainment and HBO, the movie runs 1 hour and 35 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At isaimini.page, it stands out as a highlight of 24 February 1996 cinema.

FAQs

Q: When is the Late Shift releasing?
A: The release date is 24 February 1996.

Q: What is the runtime of Late Shift?
A: The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Q: Who wrote the Late Shift?
A: The Late Shift is written by George Armitage and Bill Carter.

Q: What is the genre of the Late Shift?
A: It falls into Comedy, Drama and TV Movie genres.

Q: Who directed the Late Shift?
A: Betty Thomas directed the Late Shift.