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