Movie, 1976
Network
IMDb 7.8, 122 min, Drama, United States of America
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
20 credited
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
JC
John Carpenter
George Bosch
Jordan Charney
Harry Hunter
Kathy Cronkite
Mary Ann Gifford
EC
Ed Crowley
Joe Donnelly
Trailers & teasers
2 clips
Details
DirectorSidney Lumet
WritersPaddy Chayefsky
GenreDrama
Runtime122 min
ReleasedSat, Nov 27, 1976
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt0074958
