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