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