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