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