
Feature film — 1976
Network (1976)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 2,158 votes.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Director: Sidney Lumet
On screen
Cast & crew

Faye Dunaway
Diana Christensen

William Holden
Max Schumacher

Peter Finch
Howard Beale

Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett

Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney

Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen

Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows
TV Director
John Carpenter
George Bosch

Jordan Charney
Harry Hunter

Kathy Cronkite
Mary Ann Gifford
Ed Crowley
Joe Donnelly
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