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