
Network
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.
Release Date: 1976-11-14
Drama
★★★★★★★★★★ (1785 votes)
Casts

Faye Dunaway
as Diana Christensen

William Holden
as Max Schumacher

Peter Finch
as Howard Beale

Robert Duvall
as Frank Hackett

Ned Beatty
as Arthur Jensen

Beatrice Straight
as Louise Schumacher

Wesley Addy
as Nelson Chaney

Arthur Burghardt
as Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows
as TV Director

Jordan Charney
as Harry Hunter