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Feature film — 1976

Network (1976)

7.82h 2mDrama

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

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Cast & crew

Faye Dunaway as Diana Christensen

Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen

William Holden as Max Schumacher

William Holden

Max Schumacher

Peter Finch as Howard Beale

Peter Finch

Howard Beale

Robert Duvall as Frank Hackett

Robert Duvall

Frank Hackett

Wesley Addy as Nelson Chaney

Wesley Addy

Nelson Chaney

Ned Beatty as Arthur Jensen

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen

Arthur Burghardt as Great Ahmed Kahn

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows as TV Director

Bill Burrows

TV Director

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John Carpenter

George Bosch

Jordan Charney as Harry Hunter

Jordan Charney

Harry Hunter

Kathy Cronkite as Mary Ann Gifford

Kathy Cronkite

Mary Ann Gifford

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Ed Crowley

Joe Donnelly

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