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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.
7.8
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2,028 votes
“Television will never be the same.”
Available in US
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Original Theatrical Trailer
Network - Trailer
CBS Movie promo Network 1980
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Further watching
- Nov 27, 1976
- 2h 2m
- English
- Sidney Lumet
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Released
- $3.8M
- $23.7M
