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.
Released: 1976-11-01
Runtime: 122 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy
Director: Alan Heim, Juliet Taylor, Sidney Lumet, Owen Roizman, Jack Fitzstephens