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The Late Shift

The Late Shift

1996R1h 35m

Comedy
Drama
TV Movie

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

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

Director: Betty Thomas
Writers: George Armitage, Bill Carter
Music: Ira Newborn
Cinematography: Mac Ahlberg
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

John Michael HigginsDavid Letterman
Daniel RoebuckJay Leno
Kathy BatesHelen Kushnick
Bob BalabanWarren Littlefield
Ed Begley Jr.Rod Perth
Peter JurasikHoward Stringer
Reni SantoniJohn Agoglia
John KapelosRobert Morton
Steven GilbornPeter Lassally
John GetzBrandon Tartikoff

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