Pump Up the Volume 1990
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SplatMark 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mark Hunter
as Nora Diniro
as Loretta Creswood
as Brian Hunter
as Marla Hunter
as Murdock
as Luis Chavez
as Paige Woodward
as Mr. Woodward
as Janie
Director:
Writer:
Allan Moyle
Stars:
Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin, Mimi Kennedy, Andy Romano, Keith Stuart Thayer, Cheryl Pollak, Jeff Chamberlain, Lala Sloatman,
Genres:
Music,Drama
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Pump Up the Volume
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Mark Hunter
as Nora Diniro
as Loretta Creswood
as Brian Hunter
as Marla Hunter
as Murdock
as Luis Chavez
as Paige Woodward
as Mr. Woodward
as Janie
as Cheryl Biggs
as Joey
as David Deaver
as Jan Emerson
as Malcolm Kaiser
as Mazz Mazzilli
as Jamie
as Chris
as Arthur Watts
as Chip
as Linda
as PTA Parent #3
as Annie
as Jonathan
as Alex
as Doug
as Donald
as Eric
as Cory
as Teacher Moore
as Teacher Stern
as Alissa
as Mrs. Kaiser
as Holden Chu
as Gordon
as Postal Clerk
as Shep Sheppard
as Detective #1
as Police Officer
as Police Dispatcher
as Detective Denny
as Matt
as Harry Video
as PTA Parent #1
as PTA Parent #2
as PTA Parent #4
as Reporter #1
as Reporter #2
as TV Announcer #1
as TV Announcer #2
as Marshall
as Jack
as Watts
as Carlos Chavez
as Joni
as Gil
as Mick
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