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