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