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