Network
“Television will never be the same.”
7.8(2,146)R19762h 2mEN
Directed by Sidney Lumet
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.
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Budget $3.8MBox office $23.7M
