In Arizona, an introverted and insightful teenager, Mark Hunter (Christian Slater), finds an outlet for his viewpoints through a shortwave radio. Broadcasting as “Hard Harry,” Hunter uses his pirate radio show to rant against the injustices and hypocrisies taking place in the area, and in society in general. Hunter conceals his off-air identity, but a determined student (Samantha Mathis) discovers the truth, while Principal Creswood (Annie Ross) seeks to shut down Hunter once and for all. Commissioned by Eric C. (9/21/2022)

Initial release: August 22, 1990
Director: Allan Moyle
Producers: Sandy Stern, Rupert Harvey
Nominations: Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, MORE
Distributed by: New Line Cinema
Box office: $11.5 million (United States)