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Blinded by the Light is a film of genre Drama directed by John A. Alonzo released in USA on 16 december 1980 with Kristy McNichol
Blinded by the Light (1980)
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Add to a movie listBlinded by the Light is a 1980 television film starring Kristy McNichol and directed by John A. Alonzo. The film is based upon a Robin F. Brancato novel.
Synopsis
David Bowers is a teenager who runs away from home to join a quasi-religious cult. His sister Janet is determined to find him, but almost winds up getting brainwashed by the cult herself.Actors
Kristy McNichol
(Janet Bowers)
Jimmy McNichol
(David Bowers)
Grace Zabriskie
(Emily)
Anne Jackson
(Frances Bowers)
Jenny O'Hara
(Rose)
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