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