The Late Shift
"Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll."
Originally released in 1996. The Late Shift is a comedy/drama film. directed by Betty Thomas.
Starring John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, and Kathy Bates
Synopsis
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (64 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Michael Higgins
as David Letterman
Daniel Roebuck
as Jay Leno
Kathy Bates
as Helen Kushnick
Bob Balaban
as Warren Littlefield
Ed Begley Jr.
as Rod Perth
Peter Jurasik
as Howard Stringer
Reni Santoni
as John Agoglia
John Kapelos
as Robert Morton
Steven Gilborn
as Peter Lassally
John Getz
as Brandon Tartikoff
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Northern Lights Entertainment
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Late Shift about?
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
Who directed The Late Shift?
The Late Shift was directed by Betty Thomas.
How long is The Late Shift?
The Late Shift has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Late Shift released?
The Late Shift was released on February 24, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Late Shift?
The main cast of The Late Shift includes John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr..