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Radioland Murders

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Radioland Murders (1994)

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Reviews Counted:15

Fresh:3

Rotten:12

Average Rating:4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: The year is 1939, and tonight Chicago radio station WBN is about to make its big debut. But as staff writer Roger is trying to persuade secretary/estranged wife Penny to come back to him, it... The year is 1939, and tonight Chicago radio station WBN is about to make its big debut. But as staff writer Roger is trying to persuade secretary/estranged wife Penny to come back to him, it becomes apparent that employees at the station are being murdered. When Roger is named the prime suspect he sets out to solve the mystery, despite the fact that the unfinished show is about to go on the air. Chaos, slapstick, sight gags, and one-liners reign supreme as the frightened and frantic staffers try to salvage the show. Will the beleaguered Roger clear his name -- and save his marriage -- before the night is over? [More]

Starring: Mary Stuart Masterson, Brian Benben, Ned Beatty, George Burns

Starring: Mary Stuart Masterson, Brian Benben, Ned Beatty, George Burns, Scott Michael Campbell, Brion James, Michael Lerner, Michael McKean, Jeffrey Tambor, Stephen Tobolowsky, Christopher Lloyd, Corbin Bernsen, Rosemary Clooney, Bobcat Goldthwait, Candy Clark, Anne DeSalvo, Bo Hopkins, Robert Klein, Harvey Korman

Director: Mel Smith

Director: Mel Smith

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Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
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Not the slightest bit funny. Annoying and obnoxious attempt at retro '30s humor.

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Fred Topel
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Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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The bottom line: If you can get past that sagging first third, there are some laughs to be had.

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Scott Weinberg
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What an inglorious pity.

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Rory L. Aronsky
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Caryn James
Caryn James
New York Times
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The cast must get an A for effort.

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