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Television will never be the same.

7.8/ 1019762h 2mR

Drama

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.

Directed by Sidney Lumet

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Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Diana Christensen

William Holden

William Holden

Max Schumacher

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Howard Beale

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Frank Hackett

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Nelson Chaney

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Arthur Jensen

Arthur Burghardt

Arthur Burghardt

Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows

Bill Burrows

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