Network

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.

Cast

• Faye DunawayDiana Christensen
• William HoldenMax Schumacher
• Peter FinchHoward Beale
• Robert DuvallFrank Hackett
• Ned BeattyArthur Jensen
• Wesley AddyNelson Chaney
• Arthur BurghardtGreat Ahmed Kahn
• Bill BurrowsTV Director
• JCJohn CarpenterGeorge Bosch
• Jordan CharneyHarry Hunter
• Kathy CronkiteMary Ann Gifford
• ECEd CrowleyJoe Donnelly

Crew

• Sidney LumetDirector