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