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