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