Network

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Written by Paddy Chayefsky

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

Wesley Addy

Nelson Chaney

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows

TV Director

?

John Carpenter

George Bosch

Jordan Charney

Harry Hunter

Kathy Cronkite

Mary Ann Gifford

?

Ed Crowley

Joe Donnelly