Network

Network (1976)

Directed by Sidney Lumet

2h 2m

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.

Cast

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen

William Holden

William Holden

Max Schumacher

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Howard Beale

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Frank Hackett

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Louise Schumacher

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Nelson Chaney

Arthur Burghardt

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows

Bill Burrows

TV Director

Crew

Theoni V. Aldredge

Theoni V. Aldredge

Costume Design

Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

Director

Howard Gottfried

Howard Gottfried

Producer

Fred C. Caruso

Fred C. Caruso

Producer

Elliot Lawrence

Elliot Lawrence

Original Music Composer

Alan Heim

Alan Heim

Editor

Juliet Taylor

Juliet Taylor

Casting

Susan Germaine

Susan Germaine

Hairstylist

Paddy Chayefsky

Paddy Chayefsky

Screenplay

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