Network (1976)

Television will never be the same.

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.

Key facts

Released:
1976-11-27
Runtime:
122 min
Genres:
Drama
Director:
Sidney Lumet
Top cast:
Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight
Original language:
EN
TMDB rating:
7.8/10 from 2,028 votes
Bynge Score:
7.8/10

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