Comedy,Drama,Crime
United States of America
Radioland Murders is a comedy-mystery film directed by Mel Smith and filmed in 1994. The movie features an all-star cast, including Brian Benben, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Ned Beatty. It was produced by George Lucas and was inspired by his development of the television series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
The movie is set in the 1930s and centers on the chaos of the radio's early days. The film follows the story of Penny Henderson, who works for the fictional WBN radio station. It's the station's first night on the air, and tensions are high as the cast and crew prepare for their debut broadcast. Penny, along with her overbearing boss, Walt, and the station's sponsors, is concerned that everything goes perfectly.
But things soon take a dark turn when a series of murders occur during the broadcast. The tension in the studio rises as members of the cast and crew turn up dead, and it becomes apparent that there's a killer on the loose. As the investigation unfolds, Roger, Penny's ex-husband, finds himself in the middle of it all, having to duck the police and try to uncover the truth behind the murders.
Radioland Murders is an entertaining romp that pays homage to the golden days of radio broadcasting. The movie features an impressive cast of veteran actors, along with some impressive production design that sets the tone of the film brilliantly. With its mix of comedy and mystery, the movie is engaging and provides a unique look at the early days of radio broadcasting.
