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