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