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