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Blinded by the Light

19801h 30mJohn A. Alonzo
IMDb 6.6

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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.

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What is Blinded by the Light (1980) 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 stars in Blinded by the Light?

Blinded by the Light stars Kristy McNichol (Janet Bowers), Jimmy McNichol (David Bowers), Anne Jackson (Frances Bowers), Jenny O'Hara (Rose), Phillip R. Allen (Dr. Brockton). The film was directed by John A. Alonzo.

How long is Blinded by the Light?

Blinded by the Light has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980.

Is Blinded by the Light worth watching?

Blinded by the Light holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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