Network

1976 · 122 min · ★ 7.8 / 10 · 2130 votes

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 · William Holden · Peter Finch · Robert Duvall · Wesley Addy · Ned Beatty · Arthur Burghardt · Bill Burrows · John Carpenter · Jordan Charney

Director

Sidney Lumet