Released:
1976-11-19

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.

Director:
Sidney Lumet

Runtime:
2h 2min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Faye Dunaway
  as
  Diana Christensen
• 
  William Holden
  as
  Max Schumacher
• 
  Peter Finch
  as
  Howard Beale
• 
  Robert Duvall
  as
  Frank Hackett
• 
  Ned Beatty
  as
  Arthur Jensen