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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.

Credits

Directed by

• Sidney Lumet

Written by

• Paddy Chayefsky

Produced by

• Howard Gottfried

Music by

• Elliot Lawrence

Cinematography

• Owen Roizman

Edited by

• Alan Heim

Cast

• Faye Dunawayas Diana Christensen
• William Holdenas Max Schumacher
• Peter Finchas Howard Beale
• Robert Duvallas Frank Hackett
• Wesley Addyas Nelson Chaney
• Ned Beattyas Arthur Jensen
• Arthur Burghardtas Great Ahmed Kahn
• Bill Burrowsas TV Director
• John Carpenteras George Bosch
• Jordan Charneyas Harry Hunter
• Kathy Cronkiteas Mary Ann Gifford
• Ed Crowleyas Joe Donnelly
• Jerome Dempseyas Walter C. Amundsen
• Conchata Ferrellas Barbara Schlesinger
• Gene Grossas Milton K. Steinman
• Stanley Groveras Jack Snowden
• Cindy Groveras Caroline Schumacher
• Darryl Hickmanas Bill Herron
• Mitchell Jasonas Arthur Zangwill
• Paul Jenkinsas TV Stage Manager

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