FM (1978): Cast
FM is a 1978 comedy drama directed by John A. Alonzo, starring Eileen Brennan as Mother, Norman Lloyd and James Keach. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- John A. Alonzo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is FM About?
The premise of FM without spoilers.
A contemporary tale set against a backdrop of today’s music. When the owners of a liberal radio station decide to run army recruitment advertisements, the station manager objects, but the outspoken DJs refuse to comply. Determined to protect their free‑wheeling vibe, they rally to fight the change, no matter the cost.
FM Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- satire comedy
- radio
- radio station
- marijuana
- late for work
- groupie
- fired from a job
- audition
- army recruiter
- rock 'n' roll
- entire title is capitalized acronym
- satire
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- record
- radio dj
- pirate radio
- los angeles california
- disc jockey
- concert
FM Cast & Characters
Eileen Brennan leads the cast as Mother, with Norman Lloyd as Carl Billings and James Keach as Lt. Reach. Directed by John A. Alonzo; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director John A. Alonzo
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Eileen Brennan as Mother -
Norman Lloyd as Carl Billings -
James Keach as Lt. Reach -
Cleavon Little as Prince
Also Starring in FM
· 36 more- Linda Ronstadt Themselves
- Cassie Yates Laura Coe
- Alex Karras Doc Holiday
- Jimmy Buffett Themselves
- Michael Brandon Jeff Dugan
- Martin Mull Eric Swan
- Tom Petty Themselves
- Robert Patten Jack Rapp
- Janet Brandt Alice
- Roberta Wallach Shari Smith
- Joe Smith Albert Driscoll
- Peter Fox Johnny Fury
- Tom Tarpey Regis Lamar
- Brenda Venus Dolores Deluxe
- Cissy Wellman Maggie
- Kevin Cronin Themselves
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- David Matthau Cop #1
- Terry Jastrow Michael J. Carlyle
- Paul Menzel Guard Frank
- Karen Ciral Buxom Blonde
- Don Dolan Police Captain
- Bo Kaprall Izzy Segal
- Bruce Hall Themselves
- Gary Richrath Themselves
- Neal Doughty Themselves
- Alan Gratzer Themselves
- Jay Fenichel Bobby Douglas
- Mary Torrey Cathy
- Martina Ritt Alice's Assistant
- John Larson Cop #2
- Phillip Epstein Messenger
- Keith Lane Jensen Newsboy
- Patricia Marlowe T.V. Interviewer
- Tammy Masters Office Girl
- Louis Messina Stage Manager
- Andrea Claudio Girl Disc Jockey
More from John A. Alonzo
More films directed by John A. Alonzo: Blinded by the Light, Belle Starr, Portrait of a Stripper and Champions: A Love Story.
FM Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser FM Original Trailer HD (1978)
Cars in FM
25 cars on screen, including the 1961 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet T5 and the 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1961 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet T5 Important role -
1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Minor role
FM Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Modulation de fréquence” and “捉狂DJ”.
- Also known as
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- Modulation de fréquence
- 捉狂DJ
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FM FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of FM, each answered in a sentence.
How long is FM?
FM runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was FM released?
FM was released on April 20, 1978.
Who directed FM?
FM was directed by John A. Alonzo.
More films by John A. Alonzo Who is in the cast of FM?
FM stars Eileen Brennan as Mother, Norman Lloyd as Carl Billings and James Keach as Lt. Reach, among 40 credited actors.
Does FM have a post-credit scene?
No. FM has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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