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