Blinded by the Light
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Kristy McNichol
Janet Bowers
Jimmy McNichol
David Bowers
Anne Jackson
Frances Bowers
Jenny O'Hara
Rose
Phillip R. Allen
Dr. Brockton
Keith Andes
Father Adam
Sandy McPeak
Max
Gail Edwards
Zora
Sean Roche
Michael
Ben Bottoms
Scott
Steve Burns
Ralph
Michael LeClair
Doug
Grace Zabriskie
Emily
Danny McCoy Jr.
Chase Evrette
Kent Williams
Ronald Chuman
Tony O'Dell
Cult Member
Ron Ellis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John A. Alonzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Vote, Henry Stern, Stephen Black, Robin F. Brancato
- Original Score
- Jonathan Tunick
- Original Title
- Blinded by the Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John A. Alonzo
Robin Vote, Henry Stern, Stephen Black, Robin F. Brancato
Jonathan Tunick
John A. Alonzo
Bernard J. Small, John C. Horger
Rodrick Paul, Philip Mandelker
Department Leadership Roster
John A. Alonzo
Director
Robin Vote
Writer
Henry Stern
Writer
Stephen Black
Writer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Rodrick Paul
Producer
Bernard J. Small
Editor
John C. Horger
Editor
Jonathan Tunick
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blinded by the Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blinded by the Light about?
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.
Who directed Blinded by the Light?
Blinded by the Light was directed by John A. Alonzo.
Who stars in Blinded by the Light?
The principal cast of Blinded by the Light includes Kristy McNichol, Jimmy McNichol, Anne Jackson, Jenny O'Hara, Phillip R. Allen.
When was Blinded by the Light released and how long is it?
Blinded by the Light was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Blinded by the Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blinded by the Light was composed by Jonathan Tunick.
Is Blinded by the Light based on a book or true story?
Blinded by the Light is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin F. Brancato".