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