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Drama • R • 1976 • 2 hr 2 min
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8.0
IMDb
8.1

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.

Starring

Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty

Directed By

Sidney Lumet

Written By

Paddy Chayefsky

Attributes

ComplexDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

Drama

Release Date

November 27, 1976

User Reviews

Sam Mendez
Sam Mendez
Phenomenal dialogue and performances. The script is top notch and the characters compelling. The dark humor is also spot on.
David75
David75
Television doesn't tell the truth. America doesn't exist. The world is a business. Masterpiece.
Andrew
Andrew
A film ahead of its time. Prescient inditement of media, entertainment industry and society. Dark comedy with great script and acting.
Tyler Stanley
Tyler Stanley
Peter Finch is every bit as mad and madcap in this biting satire of everything that happens on and off screen in network television.
Chuck
Chuck
One of the scariest horror movies I’ve ever seen.
Tanmart Selby
Tanmart Selby
Acting master class. Monologues for days! Dark as hell tho. 
Ian Monroe
Ian Monroe
A pitch-black satire of the news media through a gripping and at times hilarious view. A must see for everyone who loves biting satire.
Lyndon
Lyndon
An interesting, but dated, commentary on media representation
Bryce
Bryce
One of the best prescient satires ever made. Enthralling acting from all. Impeccable writing. Deserving of its many awards. Relevant still.
Popegoodvibes
Popegoodvibes
One of the most well constructed and prophetic films ever made. Couldnt look away. I’m mad as hell and i’m not gonna take this anymore!

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Ratings
154 (2%)
518 (8%)
2,719 (42%)
3,029 (47%)
8.0 – Based on 6.4k ratings
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“I Love Duvall”: Sidney Lumet Watches NETWORK
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I'm Mad as Hell | Full Scene
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Peter Finch Is Mad as Hell
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Beale is Dragged Off Air
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Re-release | New Poster
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Sidney Lumet on How He Created the Style in NETWORK
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Anderson Cooper talks "Network"

Cast & Crew

Sidney Lumet
Sidney
Lumet
Faye Dunaway
Faye
Dunaway
William Holden
William
Holden
Peter Finch
Peter
Finch
Robert Duvall
Robert
Duvall
Ned Beatty
Ned
Beatty
Beatrice Straight
Beatrice
Straight
Wesley Addy
Wesley
Addy
Arthur Burghardt
Arthur
Burghardt
Bill Burrows
Bill
Burrows
John Carpenter
John
Carpenter
Paddy Chayefsky
Paddy
Chayefsky

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