Movie·2003·1h 49m
Radio
His courage made them champions.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Mike Rich
Producer
Michael Tollin, Herb Gains
Cinematography
Don Burgess
Music
James Horner
Editor
Chris Lebenzon
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
847 votes
Where to watch
Region: IN
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// cast
Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Radio
Ed Harris
Coach Jones
Alfre Woodard
Principal Daniels
S. Epatha Merkerson
Maggie
Debra Winger
Linda Jones
Chris Mulkey
Frank
Sarah Drew
Mary Helen Jones
Brent Sexton
Honeycutt
Riley Smith
Johnny
Patrick Breen
Tucker
Bill Roberson
Del
Michael Harding
Irv the Cop
Rebecca Koon
Waitress
Hi Bedford-Roberson
School Receptionist
Michael Kroeker
Young Cop
Mark Robert Ellis
Football Referee
Shelley Reid
Cop #2
Leonard Wheeler
Hoop Referee
// crew
Crew
Michael Tollin
Director, Producer
Herb Gains
Producer
Mike Rich
Writer
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Todd Garner
Executive Producer
Caitlin Scanlon
Executive Producer
Brian Robbins
Producer
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