Deadman's Curve
“California in the early 60s... Fast living and instant fame until the music stopped”
Synopsis
Things were cool. Chicks were pretty. Waves were groovy. Cars had muscle. Jan and Dean rode their wave to the top of the pop charts. Then, in 1966, on their way to becoming rock and roll legends, they have to cope with a devastating car crash that leaves Jan brain-damaged and their dreams shattered.
Top Cast
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Richard Hatch
Jan Berry
Bruce Davison
Dean Torrence
Pamela Bellwood
Annie
Floy Dean
Dr. Vivian Sheehan
Denise DuBarry
Susan
Priscilla Cory
Linda
Kelly Ward
Billy
Anne-Marie Martin
Nancy
George D. Wallace
Bill Berry
June Dayton
Clara Berry
Dick Clark
Self
Wolfman Jack
The Jackal
Hank Brandt
Dean Torrence, Sr.
Susan Sullivan
Rainbow
Mike Love
Self
Bruce Johnston
Self
David Byrd
Surgeon
Art Bradford
Army Sergeant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Compton
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalene Young
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Deadman's Curve
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- EMI Television, Roger Gimbel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Compton
Dalene Young, Paul Morantz
Fred Karlin
William Cronjager
Tony Converse, Pat Rooney, Roger Gimbel
Department Leadership Roster
Dalene Young
Screenplay
Richard Compton
Director
Pat Rooney
Producer
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
William Cronjager
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadman's Curve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadman's Curve about?
Things were cool. Chicks were pretty. Waves were groovy. Cars had muscle. Jan and Dean rode their wave to the top of the pop charts. Then, in 1966, on their way to becoming rock and roll legends, they have to cope with a devastating car crash that leaves Jan brain-damaged and their dreams shattered.
Who directed Deadman's Curve?
Deadman's Curve was directed by Richard Compton.
Who stars in Deadman's Curve?
The principal cast of Deadman's Curve includes Richard Hatch, Bruce Davison, Pamela Bellwood, Floy Dean, Denise DuBarry.
When was Deadman's Curve released and how long is it?
Deadman's Curve was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadman's Curve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadman's Curve was composed by Fred Karlin.