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