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1976 · 122 min · R

Network

Directed by Sidney Lumet · Drama

Network (1976) is a Drama film, directed by Sidney Lumet set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption, consumerism / capitalism, and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Elliot Lawrence
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Cast
Faye DunawayWilliam HoldenPeter FinchRobert DuvallNed BeattyBeatrice StraightWesley AddyArthur Burghardt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionConsumerism / CapitalismMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
SatiricalBleakDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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