“Well, the issue is: Shall we kill Howard Beale, or not? I'd like to...” – Frank Hackett, Network ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Network 1976

Frank Hackett

Well, the issue is: Shall we kill Howard Beale, or not? I'd like to get some more opinions on that.

Diana Christensen

I don't see we have any options, Frank. Let's kill the son-of-a-bitch.

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Secretary Mr. Hackett's trying to get through to you. Max Schumacher Tell Mr. Hackett to go **** himself. Frank Hackett Mr. Jensen is unhappy with Howard Beale and wants him discontinued. Diana Christensen He may be unhappy, but he isn't stupid enough to withdraw the number one show on television out of pique. Frank Hackett Two billion dollars is not pique! That's the Wrath of God! And the Wrath of God wants Howard Beale fired. Howard Beale The American people are good people: Democrats, Independents, Republicans and others. Under no circumstances will I, and I hope no others, capitulate to those that want to undercut what's all good in America. [This quote is from a clip of President Ford that is broadcast right before Howard Beale announces that he is leaving the network.]