Radio
A determined high‑school football coach must balance his quest for a state title with his growing bond to a mentally disabled teen who becomes his unlikely assistant, sparking community backlash that threatens both the team’s success and their friendship.
“His courage made them champions.”
Synopsis
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones encounters a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Radio soon becomes Jones' loyal assistant and enrolls as a student at T.L. Hanna High School. However, tensions arise when Coach Jones faces criticism from parents and fans who believe his focus on Radio is hindering the team's pursuit of a championship.
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Principal cast & crew: 33
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Edited by Chris LebenzonShot by Don BurgessScored by James HornerDesigned by Clay A Griffith
Box Office
2003 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$53.3M
US & Canada: $52.3M — 98% of worldwide · International: $960K (2%)
Opening weekend: $13.3M — 25% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $16.6M — 32% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,074 theaters
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Cast & Crew
33 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
11Rebecca Koon
as Waitress
Hi Bedford Roberson
as School Receptionist
Michael Kroeker
as Young Cop
Mark Robert Ellis
as Football Referee
Shelley Reid
as Cop #2
Leonard Wheeler
as Hoop Referee
Bert Beatson
as Hoop Player
Deborah Mcteer
as Linda's Friend
Tammy Arnold
as Woman in Stands
Michael Flippo
as Bus Driver
Ringo Starr
as Stinger the Mascot (uncredited)
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3Other crew
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