Network (1976)2h02
Drama
Director Sidney Lumet (7.2 avg)
Also directed 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, and 54 more
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
Faye Dunaway
William Holden
Peter Finch
Robert Duvall
Wesley Addy
Ned Beatty
Arthur Burghardt
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