Network (1976)

Sidney Lumet · 122 min · Letterboxd ↗

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.

Network screens once in London: Prince Charles Cinema, Saturday 12 September at 12:10.