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Radio (2003)

PG  |   |  Biography, Drama, Sport  |  24 October 2003 (USA)
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The story of a high school coach and the developmentally challenged man whom he took under his wing.

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Rebecca Koon ...
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Storyline

Football coach Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, tormented man into an inspiration to his community. Written by Anonymous

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His courage made them champions.

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Biography | Drama | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

24 October 2003 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Радио  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,303,724 (USA) (24 October 2003)

Gross:

$34,379 (South Africa) (21 May 2004)
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Trivia

Though the events in the movie take place in the Upstate region of South Carolina near the mountains, the football stadium in the movie is in Walterboro, in South Carolina's Lowcountry, near the coast. See more »

Goofs

When "Radio" finally gets to ride on the school bus, the bus begins to move before he sits down. It is against the law for the bus to be in motion when anyone is in front of the "yellow line". See more »

Quotes

Radio: [holding pants up to the phone for approval] How dese ones, Co' Jones?
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Crazy Credits

During the end credits, clips show the real James Robert Kennedy at Hanna High School football games in the present day. See more »

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Features Charlie's Angels (1976) See more »

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Radio
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Written and Performed by Chuck Brodsky
Courtesy of Red House Records
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Radio Is The Real Deal!!!
5 April 2005 | by (houston, tx) – See all my reviews

EXCUSE ME!!! HellOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! CUBA GOODING,Jr. Should Have Won An Oscar For His Portrayal In This Film!!! He WAS the film! While the film may be lacking in some areas, Cuba was awesome... and for me, this is the best role that he has ever played! The scene in the movie where he finds out that his mother has died made me break down and cry IN THE THEATER!! I guess I could really relate to this film because I saw the same treatment of people just like that at my own school growing up... what a tragedy! Getting to see the "real" Radio and coach at the end of the movie was really special too! If you can watch this movie and not be moved to tears, you need a heart check! If you liked "Simon Birch" and "The Mighty", you'll love "Radio" too! I wish they made more movies like this...Radio is the Real Deal!


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