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Pump Up the Volume (1990)

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.

Released Aug. 22, 1990 102 min 17+

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music

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Production Companies: New Line Cinema, SC Entertainment

Country: Canada
Production Countries: Canada, United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 102 min.
Released: Aug. 22, 1990
Status: Released
Revenue: $11,500,000
Certification: R / 17+

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