Talk Radio (1988)

Synopsis of Talk Radio

Monologist Eric Bogosian's one-man theater piece Talk Radio, co-written by Bogosian and Tad Savinar, is searingly brought to the screen by Oliver Stone. Bogosian plays provocateur radio talk-show host Barry Champlain, whose constant espousal of his inflammatory views and ceaseless hectoring of his callers and listeners reaps equal parts love and hate. As his program rolls on, Champlain is revealed to be just as screwed up as any of his fans, if not more. And then he pushes one caller just a bit too far. In co-adapting the play for the screen, Stone interweaves elements of Stephen Singular's factual book Talked to Death, the story of a liberal Denver radio personality who was murdered at the behest of a militant right-wing hate group. One word of warning: if you're not a fan of the sort of radio depicted herein, chances are you won't warm up to this film. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

109 mins

Director(s):

Oliver Stone

Writer(s):

Eric Bogosian, Oliver Stone

Producer(s):

A. Kitman Ho

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Violence, Profanity, Not For Children)

• 1989 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Outstanding Individual Performance

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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