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(1976)

November 27, 1976 2h 2m
78%
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Overview

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.

Sidney Lumet

Director

Top Billed Cast

FD

Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen

WH

William Holden

Max Schumacher

PF

Peter Finch

Howard Beale

RD

Robert Duvall

Frank Hackett

NB

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen

BS

Beatrice Straight

Louise Schumacher

WA

Wesley Addy

Nelson Chaney

AB

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

BB

Bill Burrows

TV Director

JC

John Carpenter

George Bosch

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