Network1976
Television will never be the same.
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- Released
- November 27, 1976
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Certificate
- R (US)
- Language
- English
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Drama
Story
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.
