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Pump Up the Volume (1990)

Poster for Pump Up the Volume

TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Allan Moyle
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    Mark Hunter Christian Slater
  • Profile picture of Samantha Mathis
    Nora Diniro Samantha Mathis
  • Profile picture of Annie Ross
    Loretta Creswood Annie Ross
  • Profile picture of Scott Paulin
    Brian Hunter Scott Paulin
  • Profile picture of Mimi Kennedy
    Marla Hunter Mimi Kennedy
  • Profile picture of Andy Romano
    Murdock Andy Romano
  • Profile picture of Cheryl Pollak
    Paige Woodward Cheryl Pollak
  • Profile picture of Jeff Chamberlain
    Mr. Woodward Jeff Chamberlain

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Keywords

  • rebellion
  • high school
  • suicide
  • hero
  • authority
  • chaos
  • freedom
  • arizona
  • radio
  • cult
  • pirate radio
  • principal
  • pirate
  • parents
  • dj