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