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Network

Network

Television will never be the same.

19767.82h 2m

Overview

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.

Directed by Sidney Lumet
Written by Paddy Chayefsky
Produced by Howard Gottfried
Box OfficeBudget: $3.8MRevenue: $23.7M

Top 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

J

John Carpenter

George Bosch

Themes & Keywords

adulterynew york citycorruptionprofitsatiretv ratingsmurdercorporatereporterco-workers relationshiprageangertv show in filmmeetingpolitical satirenewsfirednetworkanchortv news anchorauthoritariandefiantderogatory

About Network

Network is a drama film released in 1976 exploring themes of adultery, new york city, corruption, profit, satire, tv ratings. Directed by Sidney Lumet, it stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch. 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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