Network

Network

7.8IMDb Score
Released:1976-11-27
Genre:Drama
Duration:122 min
Director:Sidney Lumet
Actors:Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists

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.

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