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[[Image:network.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Network'' (1976)]] | [[Image:network.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Network'' (1976)]] | ||
| − | '''''Network''''' is the 1976 satire directed by Sidney Lumet (''[[Serpico]]'', ''[[Dog Day Afternoon]]'') and written by Paddy Chayefsky | + | '''''Network''''' is the 1976 black comedy satire film directed by [[Sidney Lumet]] (''[[Serpico]]'', ''[[Dog Day Afternoon]]'') and written by Paddy Chayefsky. The film follows a fictional US television network that tries to raise its struggling ratings by giving their mentally unstable news anchor his own commercial prime time show to express his rants. The cast includes [[Faye Dunaway]], [[William Holden]], [[Robert Duvall]], [[Ned Beatty]], and the late [[Peter Finch]], whose infamous "I'm mad as hell" rant in the film is remembered to this day. ''Network'' would go on to receive four Academy Awards: for Best Screenplay (Chayefsky), Best Supporting Actress (Beatrice Straight), Best Actress ([[Faye Dunaway]]) and dual best actor nominations for [[William Holden]] and [[Peter Finch]], with Finch receiving the Award posthumously for his performance. |
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
| − | == | + | {{spoilers}} |
| − | The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) | + | ==Star Model B== |
| − | [[Image: | + | The Great Ahmed Khan ([[Arthur Burghardt]]) pulls out what appears to be a [[Star Model B]] during a contract negotiation with network lawyers. |
| − | [[Image:ak_45_acp_sm2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) | + | [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm]] |
| + | [[Image:ak_45_acp_sm2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Great Ahmed Khan ([[Arthur Burghardt]]) pulls out what appears to be a [[Star Model B]] during a contract negotiation with network lawyers.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Network 08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Khan holds the pistol.]] | ||
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==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
| − | The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) uses a [[MAC-10]] as he opens fire during a live television broadcast. | + | The Great Ahmed Khan ([[Arthur Burghardt]]) uses a [[MAC-10]] as he opens fire during a live television broadcast. |
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[Image:ak1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) opens fire during a live television broadcast. ]] | + | [[Image:ak1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Great Ahmed Khan ([[Arthur Burghardt]]) opens fire with the MAC-10 during a live television broadcast. ]] |
| − | [[Image:ak_3_sm.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ak_3_sm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the MAC-10 as the Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) opens fire during a live television broadcast. ]] |
| − | == | + | ==Colt M16A1== |
| − | [[Image: | + | A member of Ahmed Khan's Ecumenical Liberation Army is seen armed with an [[M16A1]] during the contract negotiation. |
| + | [[File:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Network 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Ecumenical Liberation Army member holds an M16A1 to the left.]] | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | ==Colt Official Police== |
| − | + | A member of the ELA opens fire with a [[Colt Official Police]] revolver during a live broadcast. | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:ColtOP4.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Official Police 4" Barrel - .38 Special.]] |
| + | [[Image:Robbins_sm20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Colt Official Police handgun is pulled by the Second Shooter during a live television broadcast.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:robbins3_sm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Colt Official Police is fired.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:gifford2_contrast.jpg|thumb|none|600px| ]] | + | ==Smith & Wesson 76== |
| + | Heiress Mary Ann Gifford (Kathy Cronkite, the real-life daughter of former CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite) is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson 76]] submachine gun that she fires during a bank heist. | ||
| + | [[Image:S%26W_M76.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Smith & Wesson M76 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:gifford3_contrast.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Undercover footage shows heiress Mary Ann Gifford (Kathy Cronkite) using a Smith & Wesson 76 during the takeover of the Flagstaff Independent Bank.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:gifford2_contrast.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gifford with the Smith & Wesson 76 in the undercover footage.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Network 06.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Mary Ann Gifford (Kathy Cronkite) holds the S&W 76 when meeting with representatives from the network.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Sidney Lumet]] | ||
| + | [[Category:National Film Registry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:58, 24 August 2021
Network is the 1976 black comedy satire film directed by Sidney Lumet (Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon) and written by Paddy Chayefsky. The film follows a fictional US television network that tries to raise its struggling ratings by giving their mentally unstable news anchor his own commercial prime time show to express his rants. The cast includes Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty, and the late Peter Finch, whose infamous "I'm mad as hell" rant in the film is remembered to this day. Network would go on to receive four Academy Awards: for Best Screenplay (Chayefsky), Best Supporting Actress (Beatrice Straight), Best Actress (Faye Dunaway) and dual best actor nominations for William Holden and Peter Finch, with Finch receiving the Award posthumously for his performance.
The following weapons were used in the film Network:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Star Model B
The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) pulls out what appears to be a Star Model B during a contract negotiation with network lawyers.
The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) pulls out what appears to be a Star Model B during a contract negotiation with network lawyers.
MAC-10
The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) uses a MAC-10 as he opens fire during a live television broadcast.
The Great Ahmed Khan (Arthur Burghardt) opens fire with the MAC-10 during a live television broadcast.
Colt M16A1
A member of Ahmed Khan's Ecumenical Liberation Army is seen armed with an M16A1 during the contract negotiation.
Colt Official Police
A member of the ELA opens fire with a Colt Official Police revolver during a live broadcast.
Smith & Wesson 76
Heiress Mary Ann Gifford (Kathy Cronkite, the real-life daughter of former CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite) is armed with a Smith & Wesson 76 submachine gun that she fires during a bank heist.
