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Power 98

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
328
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Power 98 (1996)
ActionMysteryThriller

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.

  • Director
    • Jaime Hellman
  • Writer
    • Jaime Hellman
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Lisa Thornhill
    • Jason Gedrick
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    328
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jaime Hellman
    • Writer
      • Jaime Hellman
    • Stars
      • Eric Roberts
      • Lisa Thornhill
      • Jason Gedrick
    • 3User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Karlin Pickett
    Lisa Thornhill
    Lisa Thornhill
    • Vivian Porter
    Jason Gedrick
    Jason Gedrick
    • Jon Price
    Jack Betts
    Jack Betts
    • Waldo Marcel
    Michael Mantell
    Michael Mantell
    • Lester Correl
    Jennie Garth
    Jennie Garth
    • Sharon Penn
    Jim Fyfe
    Jim Fyfe
    • Roger Zalman
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Rick Harris
    Sadie Stratton
    Sadie Stratton
    • Joy
    • (as Sadie Kratzig)
    Leslie Bega
    Leslie Bega
    • Denise
    Kristin Dattilo
    Kristin Dattilo
    • Betsy
    • (as Kristin Dattilo-Hayward)
    Leonora Scelfo
    Leonora Scelfo
    • Cynthia Berkley
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Det. Wilkinson
    Tara Ellison
    • Poker Woman
    Kimberly Flynn
    • Rosie
    Matt Letscher
    Matt Letscher
    • Eddie
    • (voice)
    • (as Mathew Letscher)
    Mike Kartman
    • Contestant #3
    • (uncredited)
    Jacqueline Wang
    Jacqueline Wang
    • Radio Caller
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jaime Hellman
    • Writer
      • Jaime Hellman
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    5merklekranz

    For Eric Roberts completests only .......

    Extremely tepid and predictable, "Power 98" has Eric Roberts at his slimy best, manipulating fellow DJ Jason Gedrick for his own purposes. Seeing Roberts sporting a short haircut, instead of his usual mane, is probably the most shocking element of the film. For Eric Roberts fans this might be tolerable entertainment, all others should steer clear. The conclusion especially is a real stretch, and what precedes it not much better. There is brief nudity, very little action, and a story that lacks momentum and credibility. For me, the best part was in the beginning with Roberts and Gedrick doing there "shock jock" routine, after that, it is a steady slide downhill. - MERK
    5lastliberal

    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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    • Release date
      • May 17, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • На волне смерти
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bergman Lustig Productions
      • Curb Entertainment
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      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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