Network (1976)
November 14, 1976
Drama
2h 2m
Television will never be the same.
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Diana Christensen Faye Dunaway
- Max Schumacher William Holden
- Howard Beale Peter Finch
- Frank Hackett Robert Duvall
- Arthur Jensen Ned Beatty
- Louise Schumacher Beatrice Straight
- Nelson Chaney Wesley Addy
- Great Ahmed Kahn Arthur Burghardt
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Keywords
- adultery
- new york city
- corruption
- profit
- satire
- tv ratings
- murder
- corporate
- reporter
- co-workers relationship
- rage
- anger
- tv show in film
- meeting
- political satire
- news
- fired
- network
- anchor
- tv news anchor