Movie "Network" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Network"

Howard Beale (Peter Finch) is an ageing TV anchorman for UBS who is fired, effective in two weeks, after his ratings have been steadily deteriorating. He reacts to this by sensationally announcing on live television his intention to commit suicide on air. In doing so, Beale becomes a major TV icon and one of the most valuable assets to the Communications Corporation of America (CCA), the company that is gradually taking control of UBS. As a result he is given his own show as 'the mad prophet of the air-waves'. He appears live on television every week-day evening to tell the real truth to the people of America. The programme is a huge success but Beale uses his power to make startling revelations about CCA, leaving the company executives with a serious problem.

Starring actors in "Network" movie:

Faye Dunaway as a character Diana Christensen Faye Dunaway also starred in the next movies: "Charlie's Angels" in a role of Flight Attendant; "The Thomas Crown Affair" in a role of The Psychiatrist; "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" in a role of Yolande D'Aragon; "Blind Horizon" in a role of Ms. K; "Three Days of the Condor" in a role of Kathy Hale; "Cougar Club" in a role of Edith Birnbaum; "Bonnie and Clyde" in a role of Bonnie Parker; "Little Big Man" in a role of Mrs. Louise Pendrake; "Chinatown" in a role of Evelyn Cross Mulwray; "Supergirl" in a role of Selena; "Dr. Fugazzi" in a role of Detective Rowland; "Dunston Checks In" in a role of Mrs. Dubrow; "The Four Musketeers" in a role of Milady; "The Chamber" in a role of Lee Cayhall Bowen; "The Gene Generation" in a role of Dr. Josephine Hayden;

Peter Finch as a character Howard Beale Peter Finch also starred in the next movies: "First Men in the Moon" in a role of Bailiff's Man;

Robert Duvall as a character Frank Hackett Robert Duvall also starred in the next movies: "Apocalypse Now" in a role of Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore; "Open Range" in a role of Boss Spearman; "Gone in Sixty Seconds" in a role of Otto Halliwell; "The 6th Day" in a role of Dr. Griffin Weir; "John Q" in a role of Lt. Frank Grimes; "Deep Impact" in a role of Capt. Spurgeon 'Fish' Tanner; "The Godfather" in a role of Tom Hagen; "Thank You for Smoking" in a role of Captain; "Phenomenon" in a role of Doc Brunder; "Sling Blade" in a role of Frank Childers; "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Tom Hagen; "Secondhand Lions" in a role of Hub; "Lucky You" in a role of L. C. Cheever; "We Own the Night" in a role of Deputy Chief Albert 'Bert' Grusinsky; "Kicking & Screaming" in a role of Buck Weston; "Lawman" in a role of Vernon Adams; "THX 1138" in a role of THX; "Gods and Generals" in a role of Gen. Robert E. Lee; "To Kill a Mockingbird" in a role of Arthur 'Boo' Radley; "The Chase" in a role of Edwin Stewart; "The Conversation" in a role of The Director; "Days of Thunder" in a role of Harry Hogge; "A Civil Action" in a role of Jerome Facher; "Bullitt" in a role of Weissberg; "Broken Trail" in a role of Prentice Ritter; "Lonesome Dove" in a role of Augustus 'Gus' McCrae; "Four Christmases" in a role of Howard; "Falling Down" in a role of Detective Martin Prendergast; "Tender Mercies" in a role of Mac Sledge; "Colors" in a role of Officer Bob Hodges; "The Road" in a role of Old Man;

Wesley Addy as a character Nelson Chaney Wesley Addy also starred in the next movies: "The Verdict" in a role of Dr. Towler; "Kiss Me Deadly" in a role of Lt. Pat Murphy; "Tora! Tora! Tora!" in a role of Lt. Commander Kramer; "Before and After" in a role of Judge Grady;

Ned Beatty as a character Arthur Jensen Ned Beatty also starred in the next movies: "1941"; "Cookie's Fortune" in a role of Lester Boyle; "Back to School" in a role of Dean Martin; "Shooter" in a role of Senator Charles F. Meachum; "The Walker" in a role of Jack Delorean; "Charlie Wilson's War" in a role of Doc Long; "Superman II: Director's cut" in a role of Otis; "Deliverance" in a role of Bobby; "In the Electric Mist" in a role of Twinky LeMoyne; "Rudy" in a role of Daniel Ruettiger; "Where the Red Fern Grows" in a role of The sheriff; "Just Cause" in a role of McNair;

Arthur Burghardt as a character Great Ahmed Kahn Arthur Burghardt also starred in the next movies: "The Transformers: The Movie" in a role of Devastator; "Star Kid" in a role of Cyborsuit;

Bill Burrows as a character TV Director Bill Burrows starred only in the movie "Network"

John Carpenter as a character George Bosch John Carpenter also starred in the next movies: "Halloween: 25 Years of Terror" in a role of Himself; "Body Bags" in a role of The Coroner;

Jordan Charney as a character Harry Hunter Jordan Charney also starred in the next movies: "Ghost Busters" in a role of Dean Yeager;

Kathy Cronkite as a character Mary Ann Gifford Kathy Cronkite starred only in the movie "Network"

Ed Crowley as a character Joe Donnelly Ed Crowley starred only in the movie "Network"

Jerome Dempsey as a character Walter C. Amundsen Jerome Dempsey also starred in the next movies: "Brewster's Millions" in a role of Baxter;

Conchata Ferrell as a character Barbara Schlesinger Conchata Ferrell also starred in the next movies: "Mr. Deeds" in a role of Jan; "Edward Scissorhands" in a role of Helen; "Erin Brockovich" in a role of Brenda;

Gene Gross as a character Milton K. Steinman Gene Gross starred only in the movie "Network"