Pump Up the Volume (1990)

08/22/1990 (CA) • 1h 45m

Music, Drama

TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.

Overview

Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.

Top Billed Cast

Christian Slater

Mark Hunter

Samantha Mathis

Nora Diniro

Annie Ross

Loretta Creswood

Scott Paulin

Brian Hunter

Mimi Kennedy

Marla Hunter

Cheryl Pollak

Paige Woodward

Jeff Chamberlain

Mr. Woodward


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$11,500,000.00

Keywords

rebellion

high school

suicide

hero

authority

chaos

freedom

arizona

radio

cult

pirate radio

principal

pirate

parents

dj

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