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Pump Up the Volume (1990)

R · 1990-08-22 · 1h 45m · EN
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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.

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Allan MoyleDirector
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Christian SlaterChristian SlaterMark HunterSamantha MathisSamantha MathisNora DiniroAnnie RossAnnie RossLoretta CreswoodScott PaulinScott PaulinBrian HunterMimi KennedyMimi KennedyMarla HunterAndy RomanoAndy RomanoMurdockKeith Stuart ThayerKeith Stuart ThayerLuis ChavezCheryl PollakCheryl PollakPaige WoodwardJeff ChamberlainJeff ChamberlainMr. WoodwardLala SloatmanLala SloatmanJanieHolly SampsonHolly SampsonCheryl BiggsSeth GreenSeth GreenJoey

Keywords

HeroCultFreedomTeenagerSuicideArizonaHigh schoolRebellionRadioPirateChaosPrincipalParentsDjAuthorityPirate radio

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityHero · Cult · FreedomDialogue densityDramaDirector preference200067Actor preference54628 · 110804 · 142812Country preferenceCa

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What is Pump Up the Volume about?

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.

How long is Pump Up the Volume?

Pump Up the Volume has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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