Blinded by the Light (1982)
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Real-life brother and sister Jimmy and Kristy McNichol star in this made-for-television drama about a claustrophobic cult. Jimmy McNichol stars as David, oldest son of the seemingly well-adjusted Bowers. When David disappears from his family to live with the Light of Salvation cult, sister Janet (Kristy McNichol) refuses to automatically side with her parents and dismiss the group. Young Janet tries to give her brother's judgement the benefit of the doubt, looking for her own answers, as her desperate parents consult a mind de-programming expert. Taut and edgy at times, the film shows how vulnerable young people get targeted by cults and their charismatic leaders -- only to turn into mindless drones. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kristy McNichol, Anne Jackson, (more)
- Director(s):
- John A. Alonzo
Synopsis of Blinded by the Light
Real-life brother and sister Jimmy and Kristy McNichol star in this made-for-television drama about a claustrophobic cult. Jimmy McNichol stars as David, oldest son of the seemingly well-adjusted Bowers. When David disappears from his family to live with the Light of Salvation cult, sister Janet (Kristy McNichol) refuses to automatically side with her parents and dismiss the group. Young Janet tries to give her brother's judgement the benefit of the doubt, looking for her own answers, as her desperate parents consult a mind de-programming expert. Taut and edgy at times, the film shows how vulnerable young people get targeted by cults and their charismatic leaders -- only to turn into mindless drones. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
Complete Cast of Blinded by the Light
- Kristy McNichol - Janet Bowers
- Michael McGuire - Ed Bowers
- Phillip Richard Allen - Dr. Brockton
- Keith Andes - Father Adam
- Sean Thomas Roche - Michael
- Stephan W. Burns - Ralph
- Grace Zabriskie - Emily
- Anne Jackson - Frances Bowers
- Jenny O'Hara - Rose
- Sandy McPeak - Max
- Gail Edwards - Zora
- Benjamin Bottoms - Scott
- Michael Le Clair - Doug
- Jimmy McNichol
- Director(s):
- John A. Alonzo
- Writer(s):
- Stephen Black, Robin Vote, Stephen Black
- Producer(s):
- Roderick Paul
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