Talk Radio

16
1h 49m
1988
7 /10 (238)

The last neighborhood in America.

Overview

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

Country : Canada, United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1988-12-21

Top Billed Cast

Eric Bogosian

Barry Champlain

Ellen Greene

Ellen

Leslie Hope

Laura

John C. McGinley

Stu

Alec Baldwin

Dan

John Pankow

Dietz

Michael Wincott

Kent / Michael / Joe

Linda Atkinson

Sheila Fleming

Robert Trebor

Jeffrey Fisher / Francine

Zach Grenier

Sid Greenberg

Tony Frank

Dino

Harlan Jordan

Coach Armstrong

Bill Johnson

Fan #1

Kevin Howard

Fan #2

Anna Thomson

Woman at Basketball Game / Denise

Bruno Rubeo

Tony

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