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