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Network (1976)

Television will never be the same.

  • Nov 27, 1976
  • 2h 2m
  • R

7.8/10

TMDB user score
2,164 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Network is a 1976 drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. Its leading cast includes Faye Dunaway, William Holden and Peter Finch. It runs for 2 hours 2 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 2 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.8/10 from 2,164 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Jerome Dempsey Walter C. Amundsen
  • Conchata Ferrell Barbara Schlesinger
  • Gene Gross Milton K. Steinman
  • Stanley Grover Jack Snowden
  • Cindy Grover Caroline Schumacher
  • Darryl Hickman Bill Herron

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