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Network

1976 122 min Drama

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.

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4 wins

  • 1976 ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (Howard Beale) Peter Finch
  • 1976 ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (Diana Christensen) Faye Dunaway
  • 1976 ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (Louise Schumacher) Beatrice Straight
  • 1976 WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen--based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) Paddy Chayefsky

6 nominations

budget $3,800,000 earnings $23,700,000 return 6.2x

director Sidney Lumet

writer Paddy Chayefsky

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Original Theatrical Trailer trailer
Network - Trailer trailer
“I Love Duvall”: Sidney Lumet Watches NETWORK featurette
I'm Mad as Hell | Full Scene clip
Peter Finch Is Mad as Hell clip
Beale is Dragged Off Air clip
Re-release | New Poster featurette
Sidney Lumet on How He Created the Style in NETWORK featurette
Anderson Cooper talks "Network" featurette
Network Wins Original Screenplay: 1977 Oscars featurette
Chris Wilkinson on NETWORK featurette
CBS Movie promo Network 1980 teaser
Peter Finch Wins Best Actor: 1977 Oscars featurette
Faye Dunaway Wins Best Actress: 1977 Oscars featurette
Beatrice Straight Wins Best Supporting Actress for 'Network' | 49th Oscars (1977) featurette

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