Radio(2003)
“His courage made them champions.”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Tollin
Studio
Tollin/Robbins Productions
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$53M
Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Radio
Ed Harris
as Coach Jones
Alfre Woodard
as Principal Daniels
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Maggie
Debra Winger
as Linda Jones
Chris Mulkey
as Frank
Sarah Drew
as Mary Helen Jones
Brent Sexton
as Honeycutt
Riley Smith
as Johnny
Patrick Breen
as Tucker
Bill Roberson
as Del
Michael Harding
as Irv the Cop
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$53M
Production Companies
Tollin/Robbins Productions • Revolution Studios
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Where can I watch Radio?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Radio (2003).
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 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.
Who directed Radio?▼
Radio was directed by Michael Tollin and released in 2003. It is a drama film.
How long is Radio?▼
Radio has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Radio?▼
The cast of Radio includes Cuba Gooding Jr. as Radio, Ed Harris as Coach Jones, Alfre Woodard as Principal Daniels, S. Epatha Merkerson as Maggie, Debra Winger as Linda Jones and more.
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