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