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Network (1976)

17/02/1977 (GB)
Drama
2h 2m

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.

  • Sidney LumetDirector
  • Paddy ChayefskyScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $3,800,000

  • Revenue

    $23,700,000

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

Top Billed Cast

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen

William Holden

William Holden

Max Schumacher

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Howard Beale

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Frank Hackett

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Louise Schumacher

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Nelson Chaney

Arthur Burghardt

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows

Bill Burrows

TV Director

John Carpenter

George Bosch

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