Network

7.822 •11/14/1976 •2h 2m

Drama

Television will never be the same.

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.

Television will never be the same.

Cast and Crew

Details

production companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
original language
en
budget
$3,800,000
revenue
$23,689,877

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