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