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