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