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