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Pump Up the Volume
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Pump Up the Volume

Wed, Aug 22, 1990
  • Music
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Aug 22, 1990
  • PhysicalTue, Dec 21, 1999DVD
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 23, 1991
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Jan 3, 1991
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 5, 1990
DE
  • In CinemasThu, May 23, 1991
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    as Mark Hunter
  • Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    as Nora Diniro
  • Annie Ross
    Annie Ross
    as Loretta Creswood
  • Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    as Brian Hunter
  • Mimi Kennedy
    Mimi Kennedy
    as Marla Hunter
  • Andy Romano
    Andy Romano
    as Murdock
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