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Curated by Pedro Neves, Founder of Parallax
Network
Directed by Sidney Lumet
1976•2h 2m•R•★ 7.8
Drama
Synopsis
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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DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterPaddy Chayefsky
CinematographyOwen Roizman
MusicElliot Lawrence
Principal Cast
Faye DunawayDiana Christensen
William HoldenMax Schumacher
Peter FinchHoward Beale
Robert DuvallFrank Hackett
Wesley AddyNelson Chaney
Ned BeattyArthur Jensen
Arthur BurghardtGreat Ahmed Kahn
Bill BurrowsTV Director
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Runtime2h 2m (122 mins)
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DirectorSidney Lumet
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer • United Artists
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