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
• Release14 November 1976
• GenreDrama
• Duration2h 2m
• Budget$3,800,000
• Revenue$23,700,000
• Rate
  

  7.809
  1820 reviews
• Productions

  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer