
Feature film — 1990
Pump Up the Volume (1990)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 428 votes.
New Line Cinema / SC Entertainment
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Director: Allan Moyle
On screen
Cast & crew

Christian Slater
Mark Hunter

Samantha Mathis
Nora Diniro

Annie Ross
Loretta Creswood

Scott Paulin
Brian Hunter

Mimi Kennedy
Marla Hunter

Andy Romano
Murdock
Keith Stuart Thayer
Luis Chavez

Cheryl Pollak
Paige Woodward

Jeff Chamberlain
Mr. Woodward

Lala Sloatman
Janie

Holly Sampson
Cheryl Biggs

Seth Green
Joey
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