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