Pump Up the Volume

Pump Up the Volume (1990)

15
23/08/1991 (GB)
Music, Drama
1h 45m

TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.

Overview

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.

  • Allan MoyleDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $11,500,000

Keywords

  • rebellion
  • high school
  • suicide
  • hero
  • authority
  • chaos
  • freedom
  • arizona
  • radio
  • cult
  • pirate radio
  • principal
  • pirate
  • parents
  • dj

Top Billed Cast

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Mark Hunter

Samantha Mathis

Samantha Mathis

Nora Diniro

Annie Ross

Annie Ross

Loretta Creswood

Scott Paulin

Scott Paulin

Brian Hunter

Mimi Kennedy

Mimi Kennedy

Marla Hunter

Andy Romano

Andy Romano

Murdock

Keith Stuart Thayer

Luis Chavez

Cheryl Pollak

Cheryl Pollak

Paige Woodward

Jeff Chamberlain

Jeff Chamberlain

Mr. Woodward

Lala Sloatman

Lala Sloatman

Janie

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