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

The Late Shift is based on true events about rising tensions when there is a sudden contract dispute between David Letterman and network executives. David must decide whether to continue doing his show in the Big Apple or join another network, while his competitor Jay Leno also experiences creative differences in California.

Comedy, Drama
R
| 1996 | 1 hr 35 min | 6.8/10
Cast
Kathy Bates, John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Bob Balaban
Director
Betty Thomas
Language
English
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The Late Shift Trailer 1995|2:56

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