

Talk Radio
1988-12-23 · 109 min · ★ 7.1
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.
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Production details
- Directors
- Oliver Stone
- Production companies
- Ten-Four Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films, Universal Pictures
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 4,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,468,572
Top Cast
Eric BogosianBarry Champlain
Ellen GreeneEllen
Leslie HopeLaura
John C. McGinleyStu
Alec BaldwinDan
John PankowDietz
Michael WincottKent / Michael / Joe
Robert TreborJeffrey Fisher / Francine
Zach GrenierSid Greenberg
Tony FrankDino
Bill JohnsonFan #1
Anna ThomsonWoman at Basketball Game / Denise
Pirie MacDonaldJudge Willard
Allan CordunerVince / Morris
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