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