Drama · United States of America · 1976 · 2h 2m

Network

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Director
Sidney Lumet
Cast
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
Crew
Owen Roizman — Director of Photography Alan Heim — Editor Elliot Lawrence — Original Music Composer Paddy Chayefsky — Writer Howard Gottfried — Producer Philip Rosenberg — Production Design
Tagline

Television will never be the same.

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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Mood & Themes
adulterynew york citycorruptionprofitsatiretv ratingsmurdercorporatereporterco-workers relationshiprageanger
Key Collaborators
Sidney Lumet Director Owen Roizman Director of Photography Alan Heim Editor Elliot Lawrence Original Music Composer Paddy Chayefsky Writer Howard Gottfried Producer Philip Rosenberg Production Design Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Design
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