Network
1976·2h 2m
7.8/ 10 (1,992 votes)
“Television will never be the same.”
Drama
Overview
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.
Trailer
Director
Sidney Lumet
Writers
Paddy Chayefsky
Where to Watch
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Cast
Faye Dunaway
Diana Christensen
William Holden
Max Schumacher
Peter Finch
Howard Beale
Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett
Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen
Beatrice Straight
Louise Schumacher
Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney
Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn
Bill Burrows
TV Director
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John Carpenter
George Bosch
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$24M
