Watch NowNetwork (1976)
17/02/1977 (GB)
Drama
2h 2m
- 78% (1851 votes)
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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
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
John Carpenter
George Bosch
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