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