Network
United States • 1976 • 2h 2m
Director
#1300Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterPaddy Chayefsky
CinematographerOwen Roizman
ComposerElliot Lawrence
EditorAlan Heim
ProducerHoward Gottfried
Cast
Faye Dunawayas Diana Christensen
William Holdenas Max Schumacher
Peter Finchas Howard Beale
Robert Duvallas Frank Hackett