
About
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
Diana Christensen

William Holden
Max Schumacher

Peter Finch
Howard Beale

Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett

Beatrice Straight
Louise Schumacher

Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney

Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen

Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows
TV Director
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Lists
#210 on IMDb top 250 IMDb
#375 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#100 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
Awards
Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Paddy Chayefsky
Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Beatrice Straight
Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role Faye Dunaway
Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role Peter Finch