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