Network (1976) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Sidney Lumet · Starring William Holden, Faye Dunaway
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.
Where was Network filmed?
- New York City, United States, New York City – UBS Television Network headquarters and newsroom where Howard Beale works as a news anchor. The iconic Rockefeller Center building served as the primary interior and exterior location for the fictional UBS-TV network, establishing the film's media industry setting
- New York City, United States, New York City – The Ecumenical Liberation Army holds Howard Beale and conducts a dramatic confrontation scene. The legendary New York venue was used for the climactic sequence involving the radical activist group and their occupation of the building
- New York City, United States, New York City – Street sequences and exterior shots of Manhattan showing the urban landscape where characters navigate the city. Authentic New York City streets and Times Square area provide the gritty urban backdrop essential to the film's critique of media and American culture
- New York City, United States, New York City – Scenes depicting New York's transportation hub and urban life. The iconic Manhattan transportation center appears in scenes capturing the frenetic pace and scale of New York City life that underpins the film's themes