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.
DirectorSidney Lumet
ProducersHoward Gottfried
WritersPaddy Chayefsky
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Details
LanguageEnglish
Production companiesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Budget3800000
TaglineTelevision will never be the same.
