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.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy
Producer: Alan Heim, Juliet Taylor, Sidney Lumet, Owen Roizman, Jack Fitzstephens
IMDb Score: 7.9/10 by 868 users
Runtime: 122 minutes
Released: 11/1/1976