Storyline

In the 1970s, terrorist violence is the stuff of networks' nightly news programming and the corporate structure of the UBS Television Network is changing. Meanwhile, Howard Beale, the aging UBS news anchor, has lost his once strong ratings share and so the network fires him. Beale reacts in an unexpected way. We then see how this affects the fortunes of Beale, his coworkers (Max Schumacher and Diana Christensen), and the network.

Plot Keywords

media, television, satire, tv news, journalism, adultery, media manipulation, social commentary, monologue, television news, assassination, marriage, exploitation, murder, conspiracy, tv broadcast, famous line, breasts, dialogue driven, restaurant

Short Review

No performance is less than brilliant, with Dunaway particularly effective in the film's showiest role. Holden, Finch and Duvall, as always, contribute bed-rock-solid performances.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : From $2.99 to rent, From $9.99 to buy

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 9.99, Track Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Price: 39.99, Track Hd Price: 9.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Hd Price: 39.99

3. Microsoft Store : Rent From $2.99

4. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99]