FM (1978)
Directed by John A. Alonzo
Genres - Drama, Music |
Sub-Genres - Ensemble Film, Media Satire, Showbiz Comedy, Workplace Comedy |
Run Time - 104 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
When a radio station's management announces that there's going to be an upswing in commercials on the air, with a strong emphasis on ads for the U.S. Army, the anti-establishment deejays form a united front against the "suits." With station manager Jeff Dugan's (Michael Brandon) unofficial approval, the other employees hijack the station, playing the kind of music they like before the authorities can arrive. Martin Mull appears in his feature-film debut as a zoned-out record spinner. In addition, the film includes live appearances by the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, and REO Speedwagon.
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radio, behind-the-scenes, business, DJ, hijacker, radio-station, revolution, rock-music