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