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