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