Network
1976/11/14 (US) | Drama
Television will never be the same.
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.
Sidney Lumet
Director
Paddy Chayefsky
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Faye Dunaway
Diana Christensen
William Holden
Max Schumacher
Peter Finch
Howard Beale
Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett
Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen
Beatrice Straight
Louise Schumacher
Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney
Budget
$ 3,800,000
Revenue
$ 23,700,000
Status
Released
Production Company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Crews
Howard Gottfried
Producer
Susan Germaine
Hairstylist
Fred C. Caruso
Producer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Philip Rosenberg
Production Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Elliot Lawrence
Original Music Composer