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