UHF
"A lot of TV stations have forgotten what "quality" means, but not Channel 62. They NEVER knew what it meant."
Originally released in 1989. UHF is a comedy film. directed by Jay Levey.
Starring 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, and Michael Richards
Synopsis
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (390 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.2M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
'Weird Al' Yankovic
as George Newman
Kevin McCarthy
as R.J. Fletcher
Michael Richards
as Stanley Spadowski
David Bowe
as Bob
Stanley Brock
as Harvey Bilchik
Anthony Geary
as Philo
Trinidad Silva
as Raul Hernandez
Gedde Watanabe
as Kuni
Billy Barty
as Noodles MacIntosh
John Paragon
as Richard Fletcher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,157,157
Production Companies
- Cinecorp
- Orion Pictures
- Imaginary Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UHF about?
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
Who directed UHF?
UHF was directed by Jay Levey.
How long is UHF?
UHF has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was UHF released?
UHF was released on July 21, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in UHF?
The main cast of UHF includes 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards, David Bowe, Stanley Brock.
Is UHF worth watching?
UHF has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 390 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.