Network (1976)

7.8/10 • 122 min • 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.

Cast

Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen

William Holden

Peter Finch

Robert Duvall

Wesley Addy

Ned Beatty

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows

Jordan Charney

Kathy Cronkite

Mary Ann Gifford

Conchata Ferrell

Barbara Schlesinger

Gene Gross

Milton K. Steinman

Stanley Grover

Cindy Grover

Caroline Schumacher

Darryl Hickman

Paul Jenkins

TV Stage Manager

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