Network

1976

2 hrs 2 mins

Drama

77%

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Popularity

6.3

Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

DirectorSidney Lumet

WritersPaddy Chayefsky

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.

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Top Cast

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

Jerome Dempsey Walter C. Amundsen

Conchata Ferrell Barbara Schlesinger

Gene Gross Milton K. Steinman

Trailers & Clips

“I Love Duvall”: Sidney Lumet Watches NETWORK I'm Mad as Hell | Full Scene Peter Finch Is Mad as Hell Beale is Dragged Off Air Re-release | New Poster Sidney Lumet on How He Created the Style in NETWORK Anderson Cooper talks "Network" Original Theatrical Trailer Network Wins Original Screenplay: 1977 Oscars Network - Trailer Chris Wilkinson on NETWORK CBS Movie promo Network 1980 Peter Finch Wins Best Actor: 1977 Oscars Faye Dunaway Wins Best Actress: 1977 Oscars Beatrice Straight Wins Best Supporting Actress for 'Network' | 49th Oscars (1977)

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