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