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1976 · Drama · 2h 2m

Budget $4M · Box office $24M

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.

Director Sidney Lumet

Writers Paddy Chayefsky

Cinematography Owen Roizman