Network
1976·Movie·
·2h 2min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionMoral AmbiguityThe Cost Of AmbitionMental HealthIsolationCorporate GreedMedia Manipulation
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersMedia SatireRedemption ArcUnethical PracticesWorkplace DramaPower Of The MediaRatings ObsessionMental BreakdownRise And Fall Of A Media Personality
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Sidney Lumet, Owen Roizman, Ralph S. Singleton
Produced by:
Howard Gottfried, Fred C. Caruso
Composed by:
Elliot Lawrence
Cast
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