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.
Faye Dunaway , William Holden , Peter Finch , Robert Duvall , Ned Beatty , Beatrice Straight , Wesley Addy , Arthur Burghardt , Bill Burrows , Jordan Charney
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer