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