Network (1976)

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.

• Release Date: 1976-11-14
• Runtime: 2h 2min
• Director: Sidney Lumet
• Writer: Paddy Chayefsky