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Release Date:November 27, 1976

Running Time:122 min

Genres:Drama

Director

Cast

Faye Dunaway William Holden Peter Finch Robert Duvall Ned Beatty Beatrice Straight Wesley Addy Arthur Burghardt Bill Burrows John Carpenter Jordan Charney Kathy Cronkite

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

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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