Blinded by the Light (1980)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.523 |
Directed By
John A. Alonzo
Crew
Stephen Black
John A. Alonzo
Robin Vote
Henry Stern
John A. Alonzo
Robin F. Brancato
Rodrick Paul
Bernard J. Small
Bill Smith
Philip Mandelker
Gail Viola
Jeff Haley
John C. Horger
Paul Barnes
Jonathan Tunick
TOP CAST
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
Tony O'Dell
Cult Member
Roberta Feldner
Cult Member
Patty Freedman
Cult Member
Hollie Holladay
Cult Member
David Price
Cult Member
Vincent Di Paolo
Cult Member (uncredited)
Tom Lookabill
Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Michael McGuire
Ed Bowers
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