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