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