Talk Radio (1989)

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Directed by

Oliver Stone

Starring (View all)

Eric Bogosian
Barry

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

Written by

Eric Bogosian
(play creator)

Oliver Stone
(screenplay)

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A good movie

10 years, 3 months ago at Jan 28 8:47

johanlefourbe

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Even though it has been a while since Oliver Stone has done anything really impressive, I still have a weak spot for this director and I try to watch all his movies whenever I get the opportunity. This time, it is basically another one of his really obscure features and, as a matter of fact, it took me quite a while to finally get my hands on it. Personally, I really enjoyed this movie. I mean, I ... read more

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

Release date: 13 January 1989
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" Talk Radio is a 1988 American drama thriller film directed by Oliver Stone and starring Eric Bogosian, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Greene, and Leslie Hope. The film was based on the play of the same name by Bogosian and Tad Savinar. Portions of the film and play were based on the assassination of Denver radio host Alan Berg in 1984 and the book Talked to Death: The Life and Murder of Alan Berg by Stephen Singular. The film was entered into the 39th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won"

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" Directed by: Oliver Stone Produced by: Edward R. Pressman and A. Kitman Ho Written by: Eric Bogosian and Oliver Stone Based on the play by: Eric Bogosian and Ted Savinar Based on the book, "Talked to Death: The Life and Murder of Alan Berg" by: Stephen Singular Cinematography: Robert Richardson Edited by: David Brenner and Joe Hutshing Music by: Stewart Copeland Distributed by: Universal Pictures"

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"3rd viewing, DVD 1 March 2016 Directed by: Oliver Stone Tämä on ollut jossain vaiheessa yksi suosikkielokuviani, mutta tällä kertaa valitettavasti pisteet hieman laskivat. Hyvähän elokuva tämä on, mutta erittäin feikin kuuloiset radioon soittelijat (varsinkin kun sama nainen näytteli lähes kaikkia naispuolisia soittajia) alkoivat jossain vaiheessa ärsyttää. "