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