# Network (1976)

> An aging news anchor’s public breakdown becomes a ratings sensation that exposes the ruthless merger of television, corporate power, and popular anger.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5828

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Sidney Lumet
- Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, Arthur Burghardt, Bill Burrows
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074958/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sardonic, furious, theatrical, political discussion night, classic film night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of media manipulation and the human psyche in a world driven by ratings.

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