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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.6 / 100
1976·Drama·2h 1m

NETWORK

“Television will never be the same.”

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.

Above the Line
Sidney Lumet·DirectorPaddy Chayefsky·WriterOwen Roizman·Director of PhotographyElliot Lawrence·Original Music ComposerAlan Heim·Editor
Cast
Faye Dunaway·Diana ChristensenWilliam Holden·Max SchumacherPeter Finch·Howard BealeRobert Duvall·Frank HackettNed Beatty·Arthur JensenBeatrice Straight·Louise SchumacherWesley Addy·Nelson ChaneyArthur Burghardt·Great Ahmed KahnBill Burrows·TV DirectorJohn Carpenter·George Bosch
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Sidney Lumet·Director
Writing· 1
Paddy Chayefsky·Writer
Camera· 1
Owen Roizman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Alan Heim·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elliot Lawrence·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Howard Gottfried·Producer
By the Numbers
87.6
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$24M
ROI 524%
Worldwide Gross
4
10 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Network's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#FCEE21
Mood
Dramatic, Chaotic, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a stylized, black and white illustration with a prominent yellow lightning bolt. A large, dark, rectangular shape resembling a television sc”

drama
Key Elements
Television ScreenLightning BoltBuildingsClouds
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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