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Network is a 1976 American satirical black comedy-drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It is about a fictional television network and its struggle with poor ratings. The film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch (in his final film role), Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight.
Nov 27, 1976 · Network: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall. A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.
The story centers on Diana Christiansen ( Faye Dunaway ), the ratings-hungry programming executive who is prepared to do anything for better numbers. The mirror to which she plays is Max Schumacher ( William Holden ), the middle-age news executive who becomes Diana's victim and lover, in that order. Advertisement.
In this lauded satire, veteran news anchorman Howard Beale (Peter Finch) discovers that he's being put out to pasture, and he's none too happy about it. After threatening to shoot himself on live...
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- Comedy, Drama
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Summaries. A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.
Roger Ebert January 01, 1976. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. There's a moment near the beginning of "Network" that has us thinking this will be the definitive indictment of national television we've been promised.
Brief Synopsis. Television programmers turn a deranged news anchor into 'the mad prophet of the airwaves.' Cast & Crew. Read More. Sidney Lumet. Director. Faye Dunaway. Diana Christensen. William Holden. Max Schumacher. Peter Finch. Howard Beale. Cameron Thomas. Lee Richardson. Narrator. Photos & Videos. View All. Network - Movie Posters. 4 Photos.
