Network

7.8 1976 Sidney Lumet 2h 2m
Drama
Network

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

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Double Feature Pairings

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Nightcrawler 2014
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Wag the Dog 1997
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