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