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