Christian Slater
Mark Hunter (Hard Harry)
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Aug 22, 1990 · A film about a young man who starts a pirate radio station and challenges the authority of a school counselor and a local station manager. The film explores themes of free speech, diversity, and social justice in the 1990s. Read reviews from viewers who share their memories and opinions of the film.
- Aug 22, 1990
- 101.6K
- ReneeEMoody
"Pump Up the Volume" proved to be the more popular side and was the track more heavily promoted. 4AD released the 12" single (as, officially, a double A-side) on 24 August of that year. It entered the UK Singles Chart the following week at number 35, a strong initial showing for an unknown act, especially with 12" sales.
- 4:08 (7-inch version), 6:28 (12-inch version)
- 3 August 1987
- 1987
Pump Up the Volume is a 1990 American coming-of-age teen comedy-drama film written and directed by Allan Moyle. The film stars Christian Slater , Scott Paulin , Ellen Greene , and Samantha Mathis .
- $11.5 million (United States)
- Cliff Martinez
- August 22, 1990 (United States)
Aug 22, 1990 · Christian Slater stars as Mark, a shy teenager who becomes a pirate deejay and inspires his peers with his music and opinions. The movie explores themes of rebellion, social commentary and Generation X angst, with a soundtrack featuring Leonard Cohen and other artists.
- Allan Moyle
- 141
- 2 min
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Mark Hunter, a rebellious high school student, uses a pirate radio show to expose the injustices and hypocrisies of his community. The movie explores themes of identity, freedom, and social activism with a killer soundtrack and a 79% Tomatometer rating.
