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