Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writer
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $3,800,000
Cast
Arthur Burghardt
Beatrice Straight
Bill Burrows
Faye Dunaway
John Carpenter
Ned Beatty
Peter Finch
Robert Duvall
Wesley Addy
William Holden
Keywords
adultery
anchor
anger
co-workers relationship
corporate
corruption
fired
meeting
murder
network
new york city
news
political satire
profit
rage
reporter
satire
tv news anchor
tv ratings
tv show in film
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