Sidney Lumet’s savage satire of television news – built around a newsman who has an on-air breakdown – was filmed in New York, with the broadcast studios shot in Toronto.
Where was Network filmed?
Network was filmed in New York, with the TV studios shot in Toronto.
Every Network location, explained
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The network – New York
The TV network’s world used New York City.
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The broadcast studios – Toronto
The control rooms and studios used a TV facility in Toronto.
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The Hamptons – the coast
Some scenes used East Hampton on Long Island.
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Manhattan – the city
The film is steeped in the streets of Manhattan.
Planning a visit
New York – the film’s real setting – is an accessible, iconic city.
Network Fun Facts
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Filmed in New York and Toronto The satire used New York, with TV studios shot in Toronto.
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'I'm mad as hell' The newsman’s rant became one of cinema’s most famous lines.
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A prophetic satire The film foresaw the rise of sensational TV news.
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Multiple acting Oscars The film won a rare haul of acting Academy Awards.
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A Sidney Lumet film It was directed by the great New York filmmaker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Network filmed?
In New York, with the TV studios shot in Toronto.
Is it set in New York?
Yes – at a New York television network.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – New York and Toronto are accessible.
Who directed it?
Sidney Lumet.
When was it released?
1976.
