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