Blinded by the Light
GenreDrama
Based onBlinded by the Light novel by Robin F. Brancato
Written byStephen Black
Henry Stern
Robin Vote
Directed byJohn A. Alonzo
StarringKristy McNichol
Jimmy McNichol
Grace Zabriskie
Jenny O'Hara
Music byJonathan Tunick
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerPhilip Mandelker
ProducerRodrick Paul
CinematographyJohn A. Alonzo
EditorsJohn C. Horger
Bernard J. Small
Running time90 minutes
Production companyTime-Life Television Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
Release
  • December 16, 1980 (1980-12-16)

Blinded by the Light is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by John A. Alonzo and starring Kristy and Jimmy McNichol.[1] The film is based upon a Robin F. Brancato novel.

Premise

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.

Cast

References

  1. "John A. Alonzo; Cinematographer, 66". The New York Times. March 29, 2001.


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