The read
Scores higher than 77% of the 1,365 1980s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic66/100
254 audience votes
Key crew
- Oliver StoneDirector
- Eric BogosianScreenplay
- Oliver StoneScreenplay
- Stewart CopelandOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Eric BogosianBarry Champlain
- Ellen GreeneEllen
- Leslie HopeLaura
- John C. McGinleyStu
- Alec BaldwinDan
- John PankowDietz
- Michael WincottKent / Michael / Joe
- Linda AtkinsonSheila Fleming
- Robert TreborJeffrey Fisher / Francine
- Zach GrenierSid Greenberg
- Tony FrankDino
- Harlan JordanCoach Armstrong
Stills
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Themes
anonymityradio presenterradio transmissionsuccessjewish american
The Best Movies of 1988
Talk Radio is #43 of 60
