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