
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.
Directed by Sidney Lumet, Network leans on a strong ensemble — Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1976.
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Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.
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