Network (1976)

11/14/1976 2h 2m

Television will never be the same.

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Overview

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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Cast Ages at Release

Faye Dunaway

as Diana Christensen

Born 01/14/1941, age

William Holden

as Max Schumacher

Born 04/17/1918

Died 11/12/1981, age

Peter Finch

as Howard Beale

Born 09/27/1916

Died 01/14/1977, age

Robert Duvall

as Frank Hackett

Born 01/05/1931, age

Ned Beatty

as Arthur Jensen

Born 07/06/1937

Died 06/13/2021, age

Beatrice Straight

as Louise Schumacher

Born 08/02/1914

Died 04/07/2001, age

Conchata Ferrell

as Barbara Schlesinger

Born 03/28/1943

Died 10/12/2020, age

Michael Lombard

as Willie Stein

Born 08/08/1934, age

Roy Poole

as Sam Haywood

Born 03/31/1924

Died 07/01/1980, age

William Prince

as Edward George Ruddy

Born 01/26/1913

Died 10/08/1996, age

Lane Smith

as Robert McDonough

Born 04/29/1936

Died 06/13/2005, age

Ted Sorel

as Giannini

Born 11/14/1936

Died 11/30/2010, age

Fred Stuthman

as Mosaic Figure

Born 06/27/1919

Died 07/07/1982, age

Lee Richardson

as Narrator (voice)

Born 09/01/1926

Died 10/02/1999, age

Lance Henriksen

as Network Lawyer at Khan's Place (uncredited)

Born 05/05/1940, age