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