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