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