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