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