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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.

A neo noir, with a satirical and darkly comic tone. Themes of consumerism / capitalism, power & corruption, and greed & ambition 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

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismPower & CorruptionGreed & Ambition
Tone
SatiricalDarkly ComicBleak

Shape

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

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