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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.
Original title: Network
10
nominations
40%
winning rate
4
wins
Academy Awards #49 - 1977
Award | People | Status |
---|---|---|
Best Picture | Howard Gottfried - as producer(s) | — |
Best Director | Sidney Lumet | — |
Best Actor in a Leading Role | Peter Finch | Winner |
Best Actor in a Leading Role | William Holden | — |
Best Actress in a Leading Role | Faye Dunaway | Winner |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ned Beatty | — |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Beatrice Straight | Winner |
Best Original Screenplay | Paddy Chayefsky | Winner |
Best Cinematography | Owen Roizman | — |
Best Film Editing | Alan Heim | — |
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