Faye Dunaway
Diana Christensen
1976•2h 2m•Released•EN
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“Television will never be the same.”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
November 27, 1976
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
7.8 / 10
Votes
2,129
Budget
$3,800,000
Revenue
$23,700,000
Status
Released
Popularity
7.6
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Cast
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William Holden
Max Schumacher
Peter Finch
Howard Beale
Robert Duvall
Frank Hackett
Wesley Addy
Nelson Chaney
Ned Beatty
Arthur Jensen
Arthur Burghardt
Great Ahmed Kahn
Bill Burrows
TV Director
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John Carpenter
George Bosch
Jordan Charney
Harry Hunter
Kathy Cronkite
Mary Ann Gifford
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Ed Crowley
Joe Donnelly
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