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