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