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