Network
Network
Release: 1976-11-19·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
Gene Grossas Milton K. Steinman
John Gabrielas TV Anchor Reporting Beale's Suicide Threat (uncredited)
Raymond Martinoas Window Person (uncredited)
John Chancelloras Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Susskindas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Faye Dunawayas Diana Christensen
Stanley Groveras Jack Snowden
Ned Beattyas Arthur Jensen
Sasha von Scherleras Helen Miggs
Ted Sorelas Giannini
Betty Fordas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Peter Finchas Howard Beale
Beatrice Straightas Louise Schumacher
Kenneth Kimminsas Associate Producer
Roy Pooleas Sam Haywood
William Holdenas Max Schumacher
Arthur Burghardtas Great Ahmed Kahn
Kathy Cronkiteas Mary Ann Gifford
Ed Crowleyas Joe Donnelly
Darryl Hickmanas Bill Herron
Robert Duvallas Frank Hackett
Wesley Addyas Nelson Chaney
Michael Lombardas Willie Stein
Lane Smithas Robert McDonough
Fred Stuthmanas Mosaic Figure
Marlene Warfieldas Laureen Hobbs
Bill Burrowsas TV Director
Conchata Ferrellas Barbara Schlesinger
Lance Henriksenas Network Lawyer at Khan's Place (uncredited)
Andrew Duncanas Agent (uncredited)
Michael Tuckeras Man at Desk (uncredited)
Walter Cronkiteas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gerald Fordas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jordan Charneyas Harry Hunter
Cindy Groveras Caroline Schumacher
Paul Jenkinsas TV Stage Manager
Ken Kerchevalas Merrill Grant
Pirie MacDonaldas Herb Thackeray
William Princeas Edward George Ruddy
Lee Richardsonas Narrator (voice)Crew
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Elliot LawrenceOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
" />Alan HeimEditor
" />Sidney LumetDirector
" />Theoni V. AldredgeCostume Design
" />William F. ReynoldsSet Dresser
" />Owen RoizmanDirector of Photography
" />Paddy ChayefskyScreenplay
" />Ralph S. SingletonSecond Assistant Director