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