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Talk Radio 1988

As a nationally recognized radio host experiences growing fame, his personal life unravels, marked by a failing marriage and intense criticism of his outspoken views. Barry Champlain’s controversial on-air behavior intensifies, but when a disturbed caller reveals a disturbing threat, he’s forced to examine the conflict between his public image and inner turmoil. He must confront the repercussions of his words and the increasingly blurred lines between performance and reality.

As a nationally recognized radio host experiences growing fame, his personal life unravels, marked by a failing marriage and intense criticism of his outspoken views. Barry Champlain’s controversial on-air behavior intensifies, but when a disturbed caller reveals a disturbing threat, he’s forced to examine the conflict between his public image and inner turmoil. He must confront the repercussions of his words and the increasingly blurred lines between performance and reality.

Does Talk Radio have end credit scenes?

No!

Talk Radio does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Talk Radio

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Metacritic

66

Metascore

7.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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0%

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

70

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Talk Radio

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4th Independent Spirit Awards 1989

Oliver Stone
Nomination

Best Director

Oliver Stone
Eric Bogosian
Nomination

Best Male Lead

Eric Bogosian
Nomination

Best Cinematography

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Movie Trailer 1988 Talk Radio

Cars Featured in Talk Radio

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BMW

1968

2002

Ford

1982

EXP

Ford

1983

LTD Crown Victoria

Ford

1959

Thunderbird

Nissan

1985

Maxima

unknown

Movie Themes and Keywords

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