Release Date | 1976-11-14 |
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Runtime | 122 minutes |
Genres | Drama |
Stars | Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty |
Directors | Philip Rosenberg, Theoni V. Aldredge, Howard Gottfried, Elliot Lawrence, Paddy Chayefsky |
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.