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