Network(1976)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: Sidney Lumet

Actors: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, Arthur Burghardt, Bill Burrows, John Carpenter, Jordan Charney

Release date: 1976-11-14

Country of origin: United States of America

Length: 2h 2m

Ratings:

• 8.1/10
• 91%
• 83/100