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