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Network is a 1976 American satirical black comedy-drama film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet. It is about a fictional television network , the Union Broadcasting System (UBS or "UBS-TV", situated in the film as the " fourth television network " after NBC , CBS , and ABC ), and its ...
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.
- Sidney Lumet
- 3 min
Oct 29, 2000 · The movie caused a sensation in 1976. It was nominated for 10 Oscars, won four (Finch, Dunaway, supporting actress Beatrice Straight, Chayefsky), and stirred up much debate about the decaying values of television. Seen a quarter-century later, it is like prophecy.
Synopsis. In September 1975, Howard Beale (Peter Finch), the longtime anchor for the UBS Evening News, learns from friend and news division president Max Schumacher (William Holden) that he has just two more weeks on the air because of declining ratings. Beale's ratings have been declining since 1969.
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. 4 Photos. 2 Photos. Film Details.
- Sidney Lumet
- Faye Dunaway
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. Sidney Lumet. Director.
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.
