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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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

122 minutes

Year:

1976

Director:

Sidney Lumet

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Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget:

$3,800,000

Revenue:

$23,700,000

Cast:
Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen

William Holden

Max Schumacher

Peter Finch

Howard Beale

Robert Duvall

Frank Hackett

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen

Crew:
Fred C. Caruso

Producer

Elliot Lawrence

Original Music Composer

Owen Roizman

Director of Photography

Alan Heim

Editor

Sidney Lumet

Director