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1990 · 102 min · R

Pump Up the Volume

Directed by Allan Moyle · Music, Drama

Pump Up the Volume (1990) is a Music film, directed by Allan Moyle set in Phoenix during the 1990s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of isolation and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Cliff Martinez
Cinematography
Walt Lloyd
Cast
Christian SlaterSamantha MathisAnnie RossScott PaulinMimi KennedyAndy RomanoKeith Stuart ThayerCheryl Pollak

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Phoenix
Setting
Suburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
IsolationPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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