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Network

June 17, 2011 By William Robert Rich 1 Comment

Network Screenplay Howard Beale

I’ve heard every line from that film in real life. 1

~Gore Vidal about Network
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  1. Considine, Shaun. Mad as Hell: the Life and Work of Paddy Chayefsky. Lincoln, Neb.: IUniverse.com, 2000. Print. Link. ↩

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  1. George S. Carpentier says

    May 3, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    I have recently finished writing a critique on the performances of Peter Finch and Faye Dunaway in this superb film which almost defies credulity with its superlative dialogue and acting. Miss Dunaway left me speechless with her flawlessness, totally ‘in the moment’ with each word and gesture; one of the premiere film performances of the past century, comparable to Joanne Woodward’s in “The Three Faces of Eve”. Peter Finch’s performance defies description with its generosity and pure believably. A magnificent film and Chayefsky and Lumet and Beatty should ALL have won oscars !!!

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