Network

1976 Sidney Lumet 2h 2m
Drama

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 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
Arthur Burghardt Great Ahmed Kahn

Vibes

Curious Energized Darkly Funny Mind Bending Critic Favorite
The Filmatic Record No. 77 in The Filmatic 100

Double Feature Pairings

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