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.
Facts
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
New York City
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- OffScreen Film Festival 2026 - ONLY IN AMERICA? DELUSIONS OF DEMOCRACY
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Telluride Film Festival 2025 generic
- Couch Film Festival 2020
- Locarno International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Academy Awards 1977 academy_award
- National Board of Review 1976 generic
