Network

Network(1976)

Television will never be the same.

November 27, 1976
2h 2m
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IMDb8.1176,692
RT90%
Meta83/100
TMDB7.82K

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.

Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast

Crew

Director

Sidney Lumet

Director of Photography

Owen Roizman

Editor

Alan Heim

Screenplay

Paddy Chayefsky

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Box Office

Budget

$3.8M

Revenue

$23.7M

Profit

+$19.9M

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United States of America

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists

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