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Television will never be the same.

1976★ 7.8 · 2.1K2h 2mDrama

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.

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Cast

Robert Duvall
as Frank Hackett

Faye Dunaway
as Diana Christensen

Lance Henriksen
as Network Lawyer at Khan's Place (uncredited)

William Holden
as Max Schumacher

Conchata Ferrell
as Barbara Schlesinger

Ned Beatty
as Arthur Jensen

Beatrice Straight
as Louise Schumacher

Kenneth Kimmins
as Associate Producer

Lane Smith
as Robert McDonough

William Prince
as Edward George Ruddy

Peter Finch
as Howard Beale

Michael Lombard
as Willie Stein

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7.8/ 10

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Release date: 1976-11-27

Budget: $3,800,000

Revenue: $23,700,000

Runtime: 2h 2m

Genres

Drama

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