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