Radio
"His courage made them champions."
Originally released in 2003. Radio is a drama film. directed by Michael Tollin.
Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, and Alfre Woodard
Synopsis
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (807 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$53.3M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $53,293,628
Production Companies
- Tollin/Robbins Productions
- Revolution Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radio about?
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is ins...
Who directed Radio?
Radio was directed by Michael Tollin.
How long is Radio?
Radio has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Radio released?
Radio was released on October 24, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Radio?
The main cast of Radio includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Debra Winger.
Is Radio worth watching?
Radio has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 807 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.