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Network

Network

7.8
2,042
Year
1976
Country
United States of America
Genre
Drama
The slogan
Television will never be the same.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Writer
Paddy Chayefsky
Budget
3,800,000 $
Fees
23,700,000 $
Duration
2h 2min

Description

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.