Network (1976)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Sidney Lumet
Writing:
- Paddy Chayefsky
Stars:
Release Date: 1976-11-14
7.8/10
7.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 122
- Budget: $3,800,000
- Revenue: $23,700,000
Frank Hackett
Barbara Schlesinger
Harry Hunter
Network Lawyer at Khan's Place (uncredited)
Willie Stein
Arthur Jensen
Diana Christensen
Max Schumacher
Bill Herron
Laureen Hobbs
Howard Beale
Sam Haywood
Edward George Ruddy
Nelson Chaney
Louise Schumacher
Great Ahmed Kahn
Mary Ann Gifford
Merrill Grant
Giannini
Robert McDonough
TV Director
Milton K. Steinman
Herb Thackeray
Helen Miggs
Associate Producer
TV Stage Manager
Narrator (voice)
Mosaic Figure
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
