Director Michael Tollin
Writer Mike Rich
Radio
Drama2003
Tagline: His courage made them champions.
Release Date: 2003-10-24
Duration: 109 minutes
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.
Casting
- Ed HarrisCoach Jones
- Cuba Gooding Jr.Radio
- Debra WingerLinda Jones
- S. Epatha MerkersonMaggie
- Sarah DrewMary Helen Jones
- Riley SmithJohnny
- Alfre WoodardPrincipal Daniels
- Chris MulkeyFrank
- Brent SextonHoneycutt
- Ringo StarrStinger the Mascot (uncredited)
Where to watch Radio Online?
RENT
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