Talk Radio

Talk Radio

The last neighborhood in America.

R 1988 · 109 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.

Directed by Oliver Stone · Written by Oliver Stone

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