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Radio 2003 Directed by Michael Tollin

His courage made them champions.

In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $35,000,000
Revenue $53,293,628
Release Date 24 October 2003
109 mins
Cast
Ed Harris Coach Jones
Alfre Woodard Principal Daniels
Debra Winger Linda Jones
Sarah Drew Mary Helen Jones
Brent Sexton Honeycutt
Riley Smith Johnny
Michael Harding Irv the Cop
Rebecca Koon Waitress
Hi Bedford-Roberson School Receptionist
Michael Kroeker Young Cop
Mark Robert Ellis Football Referee
Leonard Wheeler Hoop Referee
Bert Beatson Hoop Player
Deborah McTeer Linda's Friend
Tammy Arnold Woman in Stands
Michael Flippo Bus Driver
Ringo Starr Stinger the Mascot (uncredited)