“Mr. Jensen is unhappy with Howard Beale and wants him discontinued.” – Frank Hackett, Network ... Movie Quotes Database

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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.

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