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Release Year1990
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorDavid Milch, Christian Williams
WritersDavid Milch, Christian Williams
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCapital News
About Capital News
Capital News is a short-lived American drama series that aired on ABC in 1990. Starring Lloyd Bridges and Helen Slater, Capital News was created by David Milch and Christian Williams.
Directed by David Milch, Christian Williams, Capital News leans on a strong ensemble — Lloyd Bridges, Michael Woods, Mark Blum — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.
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