Network (1976)
Television will never be the same.
1976 · R · 2h 2m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Sidney Lumet
Writers: Paddy Chayefsky
Music by: Elliot Lawrence
Cinematography: Owen Roizman
Editor: Alan Heim
Box office: $24M · Budget: $4M · Rated 7.8/10 by 2069 viewers
Cast
Faye Dunaway as Diana ChristensenWilliam Holden as Max SchumacherPeter Finch as Howard BealeRobert Duvall as Frank HackettWesley Addy as Nelson ChaneyNed Beatty as Arthur JensenArthur Burghardt as Great Ahmed KahnBill Burrows as TV DirectorJohn Carpenter as George BoschJordan Charney as Harry HunterKathy Cronkite as Mary Ann GiffordEd Crowley as Joe DonnellyMore like this
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