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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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Network
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 14, 1976
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
Drama
User Score
78%
Original Title
Network
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director
Sidney Lumet
Budget
$3,800,000
Revenue
$23,700,000
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
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Reviews
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Peter Finch is superb here as the increasingly puritanical television news anchor ("Beale&qu...
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