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Talk Radio

A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.

1988 |1h 49m |  Drama

Videos

Cast

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Eric Bogosian

Barry Champlain

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Ellen Greene

Ellen

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Leslie Hope

Laura

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John C. McGinley

Stu

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Alec Baldwin

Dan

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John Pankow

Dietz

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Michael Wincott

Kent / Michael / Joe

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Robert Trebor

Jeffrey Fisher / Francine

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Zach Grenier

Sid Greenberg

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Tony Frank

Dino

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Bill Johnson

Fan #1

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Anna Thomson

Woman at Basketball Game / Denise

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Pirie MacDonald

Judge Willard

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Allan Corduner

Vince / Morris

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Rockets Redglare

Killer / Redneck Caller

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Park Overall

Debbie / Agnes / Theresa (voice)

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Michele Mariana

Rhonda / Elderly Woman / Julia (voice)

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Earl Hindman

Chet / Black John / Jerry (voice)

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John Seitz

Bob (voice)

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Daniel Escobar

Frank (voice)

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William De Acutis

John the Rapist / Ralph (voice)

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Martin Rayner

Arnold (voice)

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Leigh French

Newscaster (voice)

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Theresa Bell

Lucy (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$4,000,000.00

Revenue

$3,468,572.00