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Television will never be the same.

R Drama

Starring: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty

Writer: Paddy Chayefsky

Release Date:
November 27, 1976
Ratings:
7.8 / 10
Director:
Sidney Lumet
Companies:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview

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.