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Network

Network

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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.