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