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