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