Network (1976)

11/14/1976 (US) • 2h 2m

Drama

Television will never be the same.

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.

Top Billed 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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3,800,000.00

Revenue

$23,700,000.00

Keywords

adultery

new york city

corruption

profit

satire

tv ratings

murder

corporate

reporter

co-workers relationship

rage

anger

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political satire

news

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