Principal cast
Faye Dunaway as Diana Christensen, William Holden as Max Schumacher, Peter Finch as Howard Beale, Robert Duvall as Frank Hackett, and Wesley Addy as Nelson Chaney
Film 66 of 244 on the Screen Path
Network
Television will never be the same.
About the film
Network at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1976 film at stop 66 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Owen Roizman (director of photography), Alan Heim (editor), Elliot Lawrence (original music composer), and Philip Rosenberg (production design)
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Release
- 1976-11-27
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 51 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 51 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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