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Television will never be the same.

1976 2 hours 2 minutes
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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.

Released

27th November 1976

49 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 2 minutes

Finishes at 4:24am

Budget

$3,800,000 ($22,269,520 today)

Revenue $23,700,000Profit

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Directed by

Sidney Lumet

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Written by

Paddy Chayefsky

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Ratings and awards

Won 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 27 nominations total

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    8.1/10

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    91%

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    83%

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    78%

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    83%

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