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