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