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