Network
Television will never be the same.
1976·2h 2m·★ 7.8(2,032)R
Director Sidney LumetWriter Paddy Chayefsky
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.
