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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Network

November 14, 1976

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Cast (42)

Diana Christensen

Max Schumacher

Howard Beale

Frank Hackett

Arthur Jensen

Louise Schumacher

Nelson Chaney

Great Ahmed Kahn

TV Director

George Bosch

Harry Hunter

Mary Ann Gifford

Joe Donnelly

Walter C. Amundsen

Barbara Schlesinger

Milton K. Steinman

Jack Snowden

Caroline Schumacher

Bill Herron

Arthur Zangwill

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Merrill Grant

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Max's Secretary

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Tommy Pellegrino

Willie Stein

Herb Thackeray

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Lou

Sam Haywood

Edward George Ruddy

Helen Miggs

Robert McDonough

Giannini

Mosaic Figure

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Laureen Hobbs

Hunter's Secretary

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Network Lawyer at Khan's Place (uncredited)

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