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Talk Radio

1988·Movie·R·109 min·★ 7.1(263)

“The last neighborhood in America.”

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

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Where to watch Talk Radio in India

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About Talk Radio

Talk Radio is a 1988 English-language drama film directed by Oliver Stone. The cast is led by Eric Bogosian, Ellen Greene, Leslie Hope. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings.

Talk Radio was produced by Ten-Four Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films, and Universal Pictures and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on December 23, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
Oliver Stone
Writers
Eric Bogosian, Oliver Stone
Release date
December 23, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Canada, United States of America
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Ten-Four Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films, Universal Pictures
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Talk Radio cast & crew

Talk Radio was directed by Oliver Stone and written by Eric Bogosian and Oliver Stone.

The cast features Eric Bogosian as Barry Champlain, Ellen Greene as Ellen, Leslie Hope as Laura, John C. McGinley as Stu, Alec Baldwin as Dan, and John Pankow as Dietz.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Robert Richardson, and it was produced by A. Kitman Ho and Edward R. Pressman.

Is Talk Radio worth watching?

Talk Radio holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 263 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Talk Radio is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Talk Radio

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Cast of Talk Radio

Eric Bogosian

Eric Bogosian

Barry Champlain

Ellen Greene

Ellen Greene

Ellen

Leslie Hope

Leslie Hope

Laura

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Stu

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Dan

John Pankow

John Pankow

Dietz

Michael Wincott

Michael Wincott

Kent / Michael / Joe

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Linda Atkinson

Sheila Fleming

Robert Trebor

Robert Trebor

Jeffrey Fisher / Francine

Zach Grenier

Zach Grenier

Sid Greenberg

Tony Frank

Tony Frank

Dino

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Harlan Jordan

Coach Armstrong

Talk Radio — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Talk Radio in India?

Talk Radio is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Talk Radio in the US?

Talk Radio isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is Talk Radio in?

Talk Radio is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Talk Radio?

Talk Radio runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

▸What is Talk Radio rated?

Talk Radio is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 263 ratings.

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