Character Relationships in Network
Diana Christensen (played by Faye Dunaway) is a protagonist in Network.
Max Schumacher (played by William Holden) is a protagonist in Network.
Howard Beale (played by Peter Finch) appears in Network.
Frank Hackett (played by Robert Duvall) appears in Network.
Arthur Jensen (played by Ned Beatty) appears in Network.
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Character Relationship Map: Network
Network (1976) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Diana Christensen
(played by Faye Dunaway) — protagonist
Max Schumacher
(played by William Holden) — protagonist
Howard Beale
(played by Peter Finch) — supporting
Frank Hackett
(played by Robert Duvall) — supporting
Arthur Jensen
(played by Ned Beatty) — supporting
Key Relationships
Arthur Jensen → Diana Christensen
(Alliance Corporate Strategists)
Arthur Jensen → Max Schumacher
(Professional Parent Company Chairman & Fired Executive)
Diana Christensen → Howard Beale
(Conflict Assassination Instigator)
Arthur Jensen → Howard Beale
(Professional Corporate Executive & Broadcast Talent)
Frank Hackett → Howard Beale
(Professional Entertainment Division Head & Star)
Frank Hackett → Max Schumacher
(Conflict Firing Executive)
Diana Christensen → Frank Hackett
(Professional Subordinate & Boss)
Diana Christensen → Max Schumacher
(Romantic Lovers)
Howard Beale → Max Schumacher
(Professional News Director & Anchor)
Story Analysis
A satirical exploration of television's ruthless commodification of human emotion and truth.
Plot Progression
The Ratings Crisis
The Mad Prophet Rises
Corporate Calculus
The Ratings Assassination
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Network (1976) · 7.8/10 · drama
