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