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