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