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.
Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch
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Television will never be the same.
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Sidney Lumet
- Producers
- Howard Gottfried
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
