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.

Faye Dunaway
Diana Christensen

William Holden
Max Schumacher

Peter Finch
Howard Beale

Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett

Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen

Beatrice Straight
Louise Schumacher

Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney

Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn
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Release Date
November 27, 1976
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
R
Genres
Drama
Director