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Radio On

Play trailer Poster for Radio On 1980,  1h 44m,  Drama/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A disconnected disc jockey investigates his brother's mysterious death.

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Kathy Fennessy Seattle Film Blog Dec 24, 2025
4/4
Radio On would make for the ideal double bill with Border Radio, the restless black and white debut from fellow [Wim] Wenders acolyte Alison Anders. Go to Full Review
Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia May 14, 2021
An enigmatic and offbeat walk on the wild side. Go to Full Review
Peter Ackroyd The Spectator Sep 29, 2015
It is this artificiality which eventually destroys the film. Go to Full Review
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Radio On

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Christopher Petit

Director

David Beames

Robert

Andrew Byatt

Deserter

Sting

Just Like Eddie

Sandy Ratcliff

Kathy

Lisa Kreuzer

Ingrid

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Radio On

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Movie Info

Synopsis A disconnected disc jockey investigates his brother's mysterious death.
Director
Christopher Petit
Screenwriter
Heidi Adolph, Christopher Petit
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 26, 2007
Runtime
1h 44m
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