1976
7.8 (1814 votes)
2h 2m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Network
Television will never be the same.
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.
Key Crew
Director: Sidney Lumet
Producer: Howard Gottfried, Fred C. Caruso
Screenplay: Paddy Chayefsky
Director of Photography: Owen Roizman
Top Cast
Faye Dunaway
Diana Christensen
William Holden
Max Schumacher
Peter Finch
Howard Beale
Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett
Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen
Beatrice Straight
Louise Schumacher
Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney
Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn
Videos
Original Theatrical Trailer
Network - Trailer
