Synopsis
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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Technical team
Sidney Lumet Directing
Paddy Chayefsky Screenplay
Elliot Lawrence Music
Howard Gottfried Producing
Fred C. Caruso Producing
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
United Artists
$3,800,000
$23,700,000