Blinded by the Light (1980 film)
Blinded by the Light is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by John A. Alonzo and starring Kristy and Jimmy McNichol.[1] The film is based upon a Robin F. Brancato novel.
| Blinded by the Light | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Blinded by the Light novel by Robin F. Brancato |
| Written by | Stephen Black Henry Stern Robin Vote |
| Directed by | John A. Alonzo |
| Starring | Kristy McNichol Jimmy McNichol Grace Zabriskie Jenny O'Hara |
| Music by | Jonathan Tunick |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Philip Mandelker |
| Producer | Rodrick Paul |
| Cinematography | John A. Alonzo |
| Editors | John C. Horger Bernard J. Small |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company | Time-Life Television Productions |
| Distributor | CBS HBO |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
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Premise
David Bowers is a teenager who runs away from home to join a quasi-religious cult. His sister Janet is determined to find him, but almost winds up getting brainwashed by the cult herself.
Cast
- Kristy McNichol as Janet Bowers
- Jimmy McNichol as David Bowers
- Anne Jackson as Frances Bowers
- Michael McGuire as Ed Bowers
- Jenny O'Hara as Rose
- Phillip R. Allen as Dr. Brockton
- Ben Bottoms as Scott
- Sandy McPeak as Max
- Keith Andes as Father Adam
- Gail Edwards as Zora
- Grace Zabriskie
References
- "John A. Alonzo; Cinematographer, 66". The New York Times. March 29, 2001.
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