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Network (1976)

Film · 1976 · 122 min · R · 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.

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Starring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, Arthur Burghardt, Bill Burrows

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas27 November 1976
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release1 January 1983
First release anywhere27 November 1976

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