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