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