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