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Howard Beale

Network 1976

played by Peter Finch

8.0/10 · 187,514 votes Drama

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The film

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 name

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Elsewhere on screen, Howard

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    Howard Stark Captain America: The First Avenger 2011 played by Dominic Cooper
  2. Iron Man 2
    Howard Stark Iron Man 2 2010 played by John Slattery
  3. Speed
    Howard Payne Speed 1994 played by Dennis Hopper
  4. The Aviator
    Howard Hughes The Aviator 2004 played by Leonardo DiCaprio
  5. Shooter
    Howard Purnell Shooter 2007 played by Louis Ferreira
  6. Uncut Gems
    Howard Ratner Uncut Gems 2019 played by Adam Sandler
  7. Lawless
    Howard Bondurant Lawless 2012 played by Jason Clarke
  8. Cinderella Man
    Howard Braddock Cinderella Man 2005 played by Patrick Louis