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