Network (1976)
Ratings:
7.8 (TMDb)
Released:
1976-11-27
Runtime:
2h 2m
Genres:
Drama
Countries:
United States of America
Director:
Sidney Lumet
Actors:
Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight, Wesley Addy, Arthur Burghardt
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.