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Network

7.819762h 2mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterPaddy Chayefsky
ProducerHoward Gottfried

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Cast · Directed by Sidney Lumet

Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Diana Christensen
William Holden
William Holden
Max Schumacher
Peter Finch
Peter Finch
Howard Beale
Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett
Wesley Addy
Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney
Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen
Arthur Burghardt
Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn
Bill Burrows
Bill Burrows
TV Director
John Carpenter
John Carpenter
George Bosch
Jordan Charney
Jordan Charney
Harry Hunter
Kathy Cronkite
Kathy Cronkite
Mary Ann Gifford
Ed Crowley
Ed Crowley
Joe Donnelly

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