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Still from Radio On — Radio On (1979) — Chris PetitPhotographed by Martin Schäfer

Poster for Radio On

Chris Petit

Radio On

English / 1979 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Mystery Music

Letterboxd: 3.45/5·3.6K ratings·1.1K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A London radio DJ receives news of his brother's suicide and travels west to Bristol to find out more.

Included in
January 2022
Position 58

Credits

Crew

DirectorChris Petit

WriterChris Petit

CinematographerMartin Schäfer

EditorAnthony Sloman

ProducerKeith Griffiths

Cast

David Beamesas Robert

Lisa Kreuzeras Ingrid

Sandy Ratcliffas Kathy

Andrew Byattas Deserter

Sue Jones-Daviesas Girl

Stingas Just Like Eddie

Sabina Michaelas Aunt

Katja Kerstenas German Woman

Paul Hollywoodas Kid

Bernard Mistovski

Radio On (1979) | Criteria