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This was the story of Howard Beale
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The first known instance of a man who was killed because he had lousy ratings

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This was the story of Howard Beale: The first known instance of a man who was killed because he had lousy ratings

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I think it'll take the strain off the show Max
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Well what do you think
Duration
13 seconds
Views
2,844
Timestamp in Movie
00:12:53
Uploaded
Nov 30, 2022
Genres
drama
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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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.

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Lee Richardson
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Lee Richardson
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