Network
4Wins10NomsDirected by Sidney Lumet
Synopsis
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.
Awards
49th Academy Awards· 1977
- Actor in a Leading RolePeter FinchWon
- Actress in a Leading RoleFaye DunawayWon
- Actress in a Supporting RoleBeatrice StraightWon
- Writing (Original)Paddy ChayefskyWon
- Actor in a Leading RoleWilliam Holden
- Actor in a Supporting RoleNed Beatty
- Best PictureHoward Gottfried
- CinematographyOwen Roizman
- DirectingSidney Lumet
- Film EditingAlan Heim
Details
Cast
Faye Dunaway Won 
William HoldenNominated
Peter Finch Won 
Robert Duvall
Wesley Addy
Ned BeattyNominated
Arthur Burghardt
Bill Burrows- JJohn Carpenter
Jordan Charney