IMDb > Radio Days (1987)
Radio Days
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Radio Days (1987) More at IMDbPro »

Videos (see all 3 NEW)
Radio Days (1987) -- A nostalgic look at radio's golden age focusing on one ordinary family and the various performers in the medium.
Radio Days (1987) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
Radio Days (1987) -- Sinematurk - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   9,896 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 20% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Woody Allen
Writer:
Woody Allen (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Radio Days on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
30 January 1987 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Music more
Plot:
A nostalgic look at radio's golden age focusing on one ordinary family and the various performers in the medium. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations more
User Comments:
A Masterpiece. Amazing. more (60 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Mike Starr ... Burglar
Paul Herman ... Burglar

Don Pardo ... 'Guess That Tune' Host
Martin Rosenblatt ... Mr. Needleman
Helen Miller ... Mrs. Needleman
Danielle Ferland ... Child Star
Julie Kavner ... Mother
Julie Kurnitz ... Irene
David Warrilow ... Roger

Wallace Shawn ... Masked Avenger
Mick Murray ... Avenger Crook (as Michael Murray)
William Flanagan ... Avenger Announcer

Seth Green ... Joe
Michael Tucker ... Father
Josh Mostel ... Abe
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
88 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When the Uncle goes next door to confront the communists, the man screaming about the plight of the "worker" is Larry David, who can be seen in a long shot. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: The song "Mairzy Doats" was played and commented on by the film's narrator prior to the point in the movie where the announcement of the bombing of Pearl Harbor is made on the radio. "Mairzy Doats" was not written until nearly two years later in 1943, therefore, the song could not have been heard on the radio before December 7, 1941. more
Quotes:
[Last lines]
Narrator: I never forgot that New Year's Eve when Aunt Bea awakened me to watch 1944 come in. I've never forgotten any of those people or any of the voices we would hear on the radio. Though the truth is, with the passing of each New Year's Eve, those voices do seem to grow dimmer and dimmer.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Full House: Radio Days (#6.4)" (1992) more
Soundtrack:
I Double Dare You more

FAQ

Was the little girl getting trapped in a well based a true Story?
Where else I have seen Seth Green?
more
35 out of 39 people found the following comment useful.
A Masterpiece. Amazing., 16 June 2003
10/10
Author: Kieran Kenney from California

Radio Days has got to be one of my absolute favorite films of all time. To me, it's a film that balances story, characters and atmosphere better than just about any other. It's truly a great work of art, and a very, very underrated one. The best thing about it is how Allen's love for his subject, the romantic nostalgia he feels, translates so eloquently to the screen. You've also got to hand it to the cast. Diane Weist, Julie Kavner, Mia Farrow, Josh Mostel, a briefly-glimpsed Jeff Daniels, and a young Seth Green all give great performances that are right out of the period, yet instantly recognizable. Allen had Santo Loquasto, his art director, do a bang-up job on creating the world of early-1940s Rockaway, New York, and Jeffrey Kurland's costumes help immensely. Particularly note-worthy is Carlo Di Palma's stunning cinematography. The colours, the smoky nightclubs and soundstages, the dimly-lit nighteries and the dazzling rooftop set come to life like few sets do in films. And then there's the music. That dazzling array of classic music, from one of the best periods for it in American history. Allen's decision to use only music from that time might sound cliche, but he's definatly justified here. And there's always the Radio Show Themes piece by Dick Hyman (I'm always by that name) that accompanies many of the scenes. That piece of music alone is worth seeing the film. As you can probably tell, I love this film simply for the fact that it's such a charming, enchanting, beautiful film. It's one I'd show my children, even the nude dancing scene, had I any children to show it to. Woody Allen's turn in the films he's made lately (as of 2003) are, to me, pretty depressing and perverse, with none of the charm, life and humor that works like Radio Days symbolize, Sweet and Lowdown notwithstanding. Hopefully, more films like this gem are on the horizon.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (60 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Radio Days (1987)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Was the Sub Sighting Real? cinemajay
Connections with other Woody Allen Movies kgb383
This movie is actually greater than it appears on the surface spt-2
Diane Keaton singing? rudyjansen
Song Titles for Radio Days jparks-5
Liv tyler is 'retty girl' drp-6
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Big Fish Lackawanna Blues Running on Empty 101 Reykjavík The Notebook
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.