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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.
Forget typical teen angst for a subculture-driven rebellion fueled by pirate radio and underground grunge. This low-fi anthem captures the electric, dangerous thrill of finding your tribe through a shortwave signal.
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Director
Allan Moyle
Cast
Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin, Mimi Kennedy, Andy Romano, Keith Stuart Thayer, Cheryl Pollak, Jeff Chamberlain, Lala Sloatman
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Pump Up the Volume
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7.0/10
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80%
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Director
Allan Moyle
Cast
Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, Scott Paulin, Mimi Kennedy, Andy Romano, Keith Stuart Thayer, Cheryl Pollak, Jeff Chamberlain, Lala Sloatman
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