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