Movie: Blinded by the Light

Top 10 Billed Cast

Kristy McNichol
Kristy McNichol

Janet Bowers

Jimmy McNichol
Jimmy McNichol

David Bowers

Anne Jackson
Anne Jackson

Frances Bowers

Jenny O'Hara
Jenny O'Hara

Rose

Phillip R. Allen
Phillip R. Allen

Dr. Brockton

Keith Andes
Keith Andes

Father Adam

Sandy McPeak
Sandy McPeak

Max

Gail Edwards
Gail Edwards

Zora

Sean Roche
Sean Roche

Michael

Ben Bottoms
Ben Bottoms

Scott

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    When teenager David Bowers renounces his home and family to run off with a quasi-religious cult, his sister, Janet, sets out to bring him back, very nearly becoming brainwashed herself.

  • Release Date

    1980-12-16

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    6

  • Rating:

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    English
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