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Talk Radio poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.3 / 100
1988·Drama / Thriller·1h 50m

TALK RADIO

“The last neighborhood in America.”

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

Above the Line
Oliver Stone·DirectorEric Bogosian·ScreenplayOliver Stone·ScreenplayRobert Richardson·Director of PhotographyStewart Copeland·Original Music ComposerDavid Brenner·Editor
Cast
Eric Bogosian·Barry ChamplainEllen Greene·EllenLeslie Hope·LauraJohn C. McGinley·StuAlec Baldwin·DanJohn Pankow·DietzMichael Wincott·Kent / Michael / JoeLinda Atkinson·Sheila FlemingRobert Trebor·Jeffrey Fisher / FrancineZach Grenier·Sid Greenberg
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Oliver Stone·DirectorVebe Borge·Second Assistant DirectorJoseph P. Reidy·First Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Eric Bogosian·ScreenplayOliver Stone·ScreenplayEric Bogosian·Theatre PlayTad Savinar·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Robert Richardson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
David Brenner·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Stewart Copeland·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 9
Bruno Rubeo·Production DesignEllen Mirojnick·Costume DesignMilo·Art DirectionSharon Ilson·Makeup ArtistChris Henry·Construction ForemanBarry Phillips·Assistant Art DirectorCraig Pittman·Set DresserJoe Sharber·PropsJ. Grey Smith·Leadman
Production· 9
A. Kitman Ho·ProducerEdward R. Pressman·ProducerGreg Strangis·Executive ProducerSam Strangis·Executive ProducerDiane Schneier·Associate ProducerNeal Weisman·Associate ProducerJane Bartelme·Unit ManagerMichael Flynn·Executive In Charge Of ProductionClayton Townsend·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Martha Marek Beresford·HairstylistFloyd Gentry·Scenic Artist
By the Numbers
68.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
82%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -13%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Direct, Bold
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A silver, vintage-style microphone hangs from the top center of a plain white background. Below the microphone, the words "TALK RADIO" are spelled out in large,”

drama
Key Elements
Microphone
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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