
Television will never be the same.
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.

Beatrice Straight
Louise Schumacher

Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney

Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn

Bill Burrows
TV Director
John Carpenter
George Bosch

Jordan Charney
Harry Hunter

Kathy Cronkite
Mary Ann Gifford