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.
Fred C. Caruso | Producer |
Elliot Lawrence | Original Music Composer |
Owen Roizman | Director of Photography |
Alan Heim | Editor |
Sidney Lumet | Director |
Paddy Chayefsky | Screenplay |
Howard Gottfried | Producer |
Juliet Taylor | Casting |
Philip Rosenberg | Production Design |
Edward Stewart | Set Decoration |