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