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Network (1976)
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall
Runtime122 min
Rating15
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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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Network is a critically acclaimed 1976 film directed by Sidney Lumet that satirizes the television industry. The film received widespread critical praise, with many considering it a prescient commentary on the commercialization of news and the rise of sensationalism. Network received 10 Academy Award nominations, winning four including Best Actor for Peter Finch's performance. The film has an impressive 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 8.1/10 score on IMDb, indicating strong audience reception as well.
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Fans of scathing social satire and riveting character studies will love Network, Sidney Lumet's 1976 masterpiece. Featuring powerhouse performances from William Holden, Faye Dunaway, and the Oscar-winning Peter Finch, this biting commentary on the corruption of television and media remains strikingly relevant today.
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Network is a 1976 American satirical comedy drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It depicts a television network struggling with poor ratings until the nightly live broadcast of its longtime news anchor Howard Beale inadvertently showcases his breakdown into increasingly psychotic behaviour, which makes his show a surprise hit. Alongside Finch, the film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight.
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