Pump Up the Volume

TALK HARD. STEAL THE AIR.

19901h 42m7.1(424 votes)

MusicDrama

Synopsis

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.

Pump Up the Volume (1990) is a music and drama film directed by Allan Moyle. It stars Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, and Annie Ross. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 424 votes.

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Director

Allan Moyle

Cast

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

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Who stars in Pump Up the Volume?

Pump Up the Volume stars Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Annie Ross, and Scott Paulin, and was directed by Allan Moyle.

How long is Pump Up the Volume?

Pump Up the Volume has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did Pump Up the Volume come out?

Pump Up the Volume was released in 1990.

What genre is Pump Up the Volume?

Pump Up the Volume is a music and drama film.

Is Pump Up the Volume worth watching?

Pump Up the Volume holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.