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