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