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