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Television will never be the same.

7.8

2h 2m

1976

“Television will never be the same.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Sidney Lumet

Trailer

Drama

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Cast & Crew

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

as Diana Christensen

William Holden

William Holden

as Max Schumacher

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

as Howard Beale

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

as Frank Hackett

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

as Arthur Jensen

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

as Louise Schumacher

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

as Nelson Chaney

Arthur Burghardt

Arthur Burghardt

as Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows

Bill Burrows

as TV Director

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