Summary
Comments on the background and popularity of disc jockey "Emperor" Bob Hudson, who bases his shows on the idea that radio is a fantasy.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 62GoodWatch 64
Letterboxd · 436 ratings3.3/5
IMDb5.7
Released
1967
January 6, 1967
59 years ago
Genres
MusicDocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Directing · 2
- George Lucas Director, Writer
- Paul Golding Second Unit Director, Writer, Editor, Sound
Writing · 4
- John Milius Writer
- Gary Rockland Writer
- Bob Hudson Writer
- Rick Robertson Writer, Director of Photography, Editor
Production · 2
- James Willockson Casting Director
- Bob Konikow Production Manager
Camera · 2
- Gary Young Camera Operator
- Mike Brown Camera Operator
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Monti Stuck Wardrobe Master
Other crew · 4
- Michael I. Rachmil Thanks
- Dutch Savage Thanks
- Dick Spangler Thanks
- Dennis Guyitt Thanks
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