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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.0/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 90% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.8/102,158 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 82 | 100% |
Key crew
- Sidney LumetDirector
- Elliot LawrenceOriginal Music Composer
- Paddy ChayefskyWriter
Cast
- Faye DunawayDiana Christensen
- William HoldenMax Schumacher
- Peter FinchHoward Beale
- Robert DuvallFrank Hackett
- Wesley AddyNelson Chaney
- Ned BeattyArthur Jensen
- Arthur BurghardtGreat Ahmed Kahn
- Bill BurrowsTV Director
- John CarpenterGeorge Bosch
- Jordan CharneyHarry Hunter
- Kathy CronkiteMary Ann Gifford
- Ed CrowleyJoe Donnelly


















