Network
Academy Award × 4·AFI #64·National Film Registry
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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.
Genres
Drama
Cast & Crew
DirectorSidney Lumet
StarringFaye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty
ComposerElliot Lawrence
Network
Academy Award × 4·AFI #64·National Film Registry
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.
Genres
Drama
Cast & Crew
DirectorSidney Lumet
StarringFaye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty
ComposerElliot Lawrence
Rent/Purchase