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