Network
1976Sidney Lumet122 min
Verdict: Home
- Published shot timings inform the attention estimate.
- A less letterboxed image on a 16:9 screen.
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.
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- Published shot timings inform the attention estimate.
- A less letterboxed image on a 16:9 screen.