Network (1976)

  • R
  • 11/14/1976 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 2m

Television will never be the same.

Overview

When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.

Sidney Lumet

Director

Paddy Chayefsky

Screenplay

Cast

Faye Dunaway's headshot

Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen
William Holden's headshot

William Holden

Max Schumacher
Peter Finch's headshot

Peter Finch

Howard Beale
Robert Duvall's headshot

Robert Duvall

Frank Hackett
Ned Beatty's headshot

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen
Beatrice Straight's headshot

Beatrice Straight

Louise Schumacher
Wesley Addy's headshot

Wesley Addy

Nelson Chaney
Arthur Burghardt's headshot

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

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