Network

1976 · TMDB 7.8

Directed by Sidney Lumet

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.

Faye Dunaway William Holden Peter Finch Robert Duvall Ned Beatty Beatrice Straight Wesley Addy Arthur Burghardt Bill Burrows John Carpenter Jordan Charney Kathy Cronkite

Director · Sidney Lumet Producer · Howard Gottfried Writer · Paddy Chayefsky Cinematography · Owen Roizman Composer · Elliot Lawrence Editor · Alan Heim

Runtime: 122 min
Released: 1976-11-27
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.8

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