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