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