Network · 1976

Network

«Television will never be the same.»

Sidney Lumet · 122 min · United States of America

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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Budget

US$3,800,000

Worldwide revenue

US$23,700,000

Profit

US$19,900,000

Box office (US)

$23,689,877

Awards

Won 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 27 nominations total

Production companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Locations

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Setting

Nueva York

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Cast

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  Faye Dunaway

  Diana Christensen

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  William Holden

  Max Schumacher

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  Peter Finch

  Howard Beale

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  Robert Duvall

  Frank Hackett

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  Wesley Addy

  Nelson Chaney

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  Ned Beatty

  Arthur Jensen

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  Arthur Burghardt

  Great Ahmed Kahn

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  Bill Burrows

  TV Director