Citizens Band

Citizens Band

Citizens Band

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Citizens Band

"Everybody is somebody else in Citizens Band, the movie. Citizens Band, the ultimate fantasy. Citizens Band, the comedy."

1977

1h 38m

5.0(19 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

The interlaced stories of several characters in a small town united by their use of CB (citizen's band) radio.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Le Mat

Paul Le Mat

Spider

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Electra

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Blood

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

Papa Thermodyne

Charles Napier

Charles Napier

Chrome Angel

Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Dallas Angel

Marcia Rodd

Marcia Rodd

Portland Angel

Alix Elias

Alix Elias

Hot Coffee

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Smilin' Jack

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

The Priest

Creative team

Directed by: Jonathan Demme
Written by: Paul Brickman
Produced by: Freddie Fields

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