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Feature film — 1990

Pump Up the Volume (1990)

7.11h 42mMusic — Drama

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

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Cast & crew

Christian Slater as Mark Hunter

Christian Slater

Mark Hunter

Samantha Mathis as Nora Diniro

Samantha Mathis

Nora Diniro

Annie Ross as Loretta Creswood

Annie Ross

Loretta Creswood

Scott Paulin as Brian Hunter

Scott Paulin

Brian Hunter

Mimi Kennedy as Marla Hunter

Mimi Kennedy

Marla Hunter

Andy Romano as Murdock

Andy Romano

Murdock

K

Keith Stuart Thayer

Luis Chavez

Cheryl Pollak as Paige Woodward

Cheryl Pollak

Paige Woodward

Jeff Chamberlain as Mr. Woodward

Jeff Chamberlain

Mr. Woodward

Lala Sloatman as Janie

Lala Sloatman

Janie

Holly Sampson as Cheryl Biggs

Holly Sampson

Cheryl Biggs

Seth Green as Joey

Seth Green

Joey

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