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1978-04-28 · 104 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama · Music

When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined to fight back, no matter the cost.

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Directors
John A. Alonzo
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Michael BrandonMichael BrandonJeff Dugan
Eileen BrennanEileen BrennanMother
Alex KarrasAlex KarrasDoc Holiday
Cleavon LittleCleavon LittlePrince
Martin MullMartin MullEric Swan
Cassie YatesCassie YatesLaura Coe
Linda RonstadtLinda RonstadtSelf
Jimmy BuffettJimmy BuffettSelf
Norman LloydNorman LloydCarl Billings
Jay FenichelBobby Douglas
James KeachJames KeachLt. Reach
Joe SmithAlbert Driscoll
Tom TarpeyTom TarpeyRegis Lamar
Janet BrandtJanet BrandtAlice
Mary TorreyCathy
Roberta WallachRoberta WallachShari Smith
Terry JastrowMichael J. Carlyle
Cissy WellmanMaggie
Robert PattenRobert PattenJack Rapp
Karen CiralBuxom Blonde

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