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