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