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