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