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Network (1976)

Network (1976)

Drama

Television will never be the same.

Release Date: 1976, November 27
Directors: Sidney Lumet
Countries: United States of America
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast: Robert Duvall, Raymond Martino, Lance Henriksen, Ned Beatty, John Carpenter, Jordan Charney, Stanley Grover, Conchata Ferrell, Michael Lombard, Beatrice Straight, William Holden, Lane Smith

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

new york city murder satire adultery defiant corruption political satire anger rage authoritarian satirical tv show in film derogatory reporter tv news anchor co-workers relationship network news profit tv ratings corporate meeting fired anchor