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