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Frank Hackett:
Mr. Jensen is unhappy with Howard Beale and wants him discontinued. Diana Christensen:
He may be unhappy, but he isn't stupid enough to withdraw the number one show on television out of pique. Frank Hackett:
Two billion dollars is not pique! That's the Wrath of God! And the Wrath of God wants Howard Beale fired
Mr. Jensen is unhappy with Howard Beale and wants him discontinued. Diana Christensen:
He may be unhappy, but he isn't stupid enough to withdraw the number one show on television out of pique. Frank Hackett:
Two billion dollars is not pique! That's the Wrath of God! And the Wrath of God wants Howard Beale fired
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Mr Jensen's unhappy with Howard Beale and wants him discontinued
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But he may be unhappy but he isn't stupid enough
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to withdraw the number one show on television out of pique
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Two billion dollars isn't pique That's the wrath of God
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And the wrath of God wants Howard Beale fired
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Movie Summary
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.

