Network
Network
Release: 1976-11-27·Runtime: 122m·★ 7.8
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
United Artists
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Sasha von Scherleras Helen Miggs
John Chancelloras Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Faye Dunawayas Diana Christensen
Bill Burrowsas TV Director
Kenneth Kimminsas Associate Producer
William Princeas Edward George Ruddy
Walter Cronkiteas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Robert Duvallas Frank Hackett
Lee Richardsonas Narrator (voice)
Cindy Groveras Caroline Schumacher
Michael Lombardas Willie Stein
Ted Sorelas Giannini
Fred Stuthmanas Mosaic Figure
John Gabrielas TV Anchor Reporting Beale's Suicide Threat (uncredited)
Gerald Fordas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Conchata Ferrellas Barbara Schlesinger
Ken Kerchevalas Merrill Grant
Lance Henriksenas Network Lawyer at Khan's Place (uncredited)
David Susskindas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Peter Finchas Howard Beale
Ned Beattyas Arthur Jensen
Wesley Addyas Nelson Chaney
Darryl Hickmanas Bill Herron
Pirie MacDonaldas Herb Thackeray
Lane Smithas Robert McDonough
Michael Tuckeras Man at Desk (uncredited)
Kathy Cronkiteas Mary Ann Gifford
Gene Grossas Milton K. Steinman
Stanley Groveras Jack Snowden
Marlene Warfieldas Laureen Hobbs
Andrew Duncanas Agent (uncredited)
Betty Fordas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Beatrice Straightas Louise Schumacher
Roy Pooleas Sam Haywood
Raymond Martinoas Window Person (uncredited)
William Holdenas Max Schumacher
Arthur Burghardtas Great Ahmed Kahn
Jordan Charneyas Harry Hunter
Paul Jenkinsas TV Stage ManagerCrew
" />Elliot LawrenceOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
" />Paddy ChayefskyWriter
" />Alan HeimEditor
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Owen RoizmanDirector of Photography
" />William F. ReynoldsSet Dresser
" />Theoni V. AldredgeCostume Design
" />Ralph S. SingletonSecond Assistant Director
" />Sidney LumetDirector