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