Network (1976)

• Drama

Television will never be the same.

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.

Released

Nov 27, 1976

Director

Sidney Lumet

Writer

Paddy Chayefsky

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

English

Budget

$3,800,000

Revenue

$23,700,000

Country

United States