Citizens Band
“Everybody is somebody else in Citizens Band, the movie. Citizens Band, the ultimate fantasy. Citizens Band, the comedy.”
Synopsis
The interlaced stories of several characters in a small town united by their use of CB (citizen's band) radio.
Top Cast
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Paul Le Mat
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Candy Clark
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Bruce McGill
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Roberts Blossom
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Charles Napier
Chrome Angel
Ann Wedgeworth
Dallas Angel
Marcia Rodd
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Alix Elias
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Richard Bright
Smilin' Jack
Ed Begley Jr.
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Harry Northup
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Will Seltzer
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Leilani Marie Smith
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Micki Mann
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Roy Hollis
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Gary Goetzman
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Arthur French
Tony
Rob Reece
Les
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$815K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Brickman
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Citizens Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $815K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
Paul Brickman
Bill Conti
Jordan Cronenweth
John F. Link
Freddie Fields, Shep Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Demme
Director
Paul Brickman
Writer
Freddie Fields
Producer
John F. Link
Editor
Bill Malley
Production Design
Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Citizens Band
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Citizens Band about?
The interlaced stories of several characters in a small town united by their use of CB (citizen's band) radio.
Who directed Citizens Band?
Citizens Band was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in Citizens Band?
The principal cast of Citizens Band includes Paul Le Mat, Candy Clark, Bruce McGill, Roberts Blossom, Charles Napier.
When was Citizens Band released and how long is it?
Citizens Band was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Citizens Band make at the box office?
Citizens Band grossed $815K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Citizens Band?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Citizens Band was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Citizens Band?
Citizens Band holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).