Deadman's Curve (1978)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.275 |
Directed By
Richard Compton
Crew
Dalene Young
Richard Compton
Conrad E. Palmisano
Paul Morantz
Tony Converse
Pat Rooney
Roger Gimbel
Ray Molyneaux
Herman F. Zimmerman
Fred Karlin
William Cronjager
TOP CAST
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
Leonard Stone
Herb Alpert
James Oliver
Engineer
Noah Keen
Jim Arlett
Vicki McLean
Caroline
Inga Neilsen
Kathy
Charles Pitt
Soldier
Art Koulias
Freddie
Jimmy D. Armstrong
Lead Guitar Player - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Jan Berry
Self (uncredited)
Kristine DeBell
Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Vincent Di Paolo
Spectator (uncredited)
Gary Grubbs
Lead Singer - Sons of the Pioneers (uncredited)
Cary Huff
Dancer at Beach (uncredited)
Harriet Johnston
Backstage Fan (uncredited)
R.C. Keene
Audience Member (uncredited)
Randi Oakes
Girl at Beach Concert (uncredited)
Jim Rush
Bass Player - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Jim Shippey
Drummer - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Mark Ward
Rhythm Guitarist - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Jimmy Williams
Singer Waiting in Wings (uncredited)
Don Zirilli
Keyboard Player - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
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