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Power 98

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
292
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Power 98 (1996)
  • Action
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
A controversial talk show host becomes involved in the murder of a beautiful woman in a war for ratings.A controversial talk show host becomes involved in the murder of a beautiful woman in a war for ratings.A controversial talk show host becomes involved in the murder of a beautiful woman in a war for ratings.
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
292
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  • Director
    • Jaime Hellman
  • Writer
    • Jaime Hellman
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Lisa Thornhill
    • Jason Gedrick
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jaime Hellman
  • Writer
    • Jaime Hellman
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Lisa Thornhill
    • Jason Gedrick
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    • 3User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Eric Roberts in Power 98 (1996)
    Jennie Garth in Power 98 (1996)
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    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Karlin Pickettas Karlin Pickett
    Lisa Thornhill
    Lisa Thornhill
    • Vivian Porteras Vivian Porter
    Jason Gedrick
    Jason Gedrick
    • Jon Priceas Jon Price
    Jack Betts
    Jack Betts
    • Waldo Marcelas Waldo Marcel
    Michael Mantell
    Michael Mantell
    • Lester Correlas Lester Correl
    Jennie Garth
    Jennie Garth
    • Sharon Pennas Sharon Penn
    Jim Fyfe
    Jim Fyfe
    • Roger Zalmanas Roger Zalman
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Rick Harrisas Rick Harris
    Sadie Stratton
    Sadie Stratton
    • Joyas Joy
    • (as Sadie Kratzig)
    Leslie Bega
    Leslie Bega
    • Deniseas Denise
    Kristin Dattilo
    Kristin Dattilo
    • Betsyas Betsy
    • (as Kristin Dattilo-Hayward)
    Leonora Scelfo
    • Cynthia Berkleyas Cynthia Berkley
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Det. Wilkinsonas Det. Wilkinson
    Tara Ellison
    • Poker Womanas Poker Woman
    Kimberly Flynn
    Kimberly Flynn
    • Rosieas Rosie
    Matt Letscher
    Matt Letscher
    • Eddieas Eddie
    • (voice)
    • (as Mathew Letscher)
    Mike Kartman
    • Contestant #3as Contestant #3
    • (uncredited)
    Jacqueline Wang
    Jacqueline Wang
    • Radio Calleras Radio Caller
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jaime Hellman
    • Writer
      • Jaime Hellman
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    Storyline

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    User reviews3

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    5/10
    If god didn't want us to masturbate, he would have made out arms shorter.
    Eric Roberts is the new shock jock brought in to revive a flagging radio station. His Howard Stern antics are encouraged to get the station the ratings.

    He and Jason Gedrick team up to deliver. Things start to go strange when someone calls the station and confesses to murder. Jon (Gedrick) jumps into a new BMW and calls Cynthia (Leonora Scelfo) for some hot sex after his fiancée (Jennie Garth) gives him grief over the car. Soon, Jon is in over his head and Karlin (Roberts) is over the edge.

    Not a complete waste of an hour and a half, but the only great treat came from Scelfo.
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    • Aug 21, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Siła przekazu
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bergman Lustig Productions
      • C.E.I.C. - Bergman-Lustig Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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