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Satirical drama about the cut-throat news industry, dependent on and constantly chasing public viewing ratings. In essence, the story revolves around the character Howard Beale (Finch), a UBS newsreader who suffers some kind of break down that leads him to a state of mind akin to a seer or prophet. The news broadcaster decides to leave him on air, peddling his particular brand of truth, as ratings soar but as his condition transforms into a more dark, negative state and public viewing ratings decline, the network must take executive action as a damage limitation exercise - resulting in an extreme, dramatic ending.
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Really good film with some great performances. Peter Finch is outstanding and was posthumously awarded an Oscar for his role. Would recommend.
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Interesting film without relying on sex, explosions or car-chases. it is about the media circus that is commonplace now but this film was made over 40 years ago and so was visionary. Ultra powerful Corporations with a hidden agenda, mercenary executives who will do anything for viewing ratings and the public sadly too willing to be glued to to their TV screens: it's all there. Great performance by the beautiful and talented Faye Dunnaway. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
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Not knowing of this film I found it a surprisingly timely and relevant one in this “Covid” confusion and distopian era we find ourselves in. Brilliant acting from the late Peter Finch
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Just a great film!
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