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