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3 February 1978 (USA) moreTagline:
The story of Jan & Dean. moreUser Comments:
The Jan & Jan's Ego Story moreCast
(Credited cast)| Richard Hatch | ... | Jan Berry | |
| Bruce Davison | ... | Dean Torrence | |
| Wolfman Jack | ... | The Jackal | |
| Susan Sullivan | ... | Rainbow | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Jimmy D. Armstrong | ... | Lead guitar player, Papa Doo Run Run | |
| Pamela Bellwood | ... | Annie | |
| Jan Berry | ... | Himself | |
| Art Bradford | ... | Army Sergeant | |
| Hank Brandt | ... | Dean Torrence Sr. | |
| David Byrd | ... | Surgeon | |
| Dick Clark | ... | Himself | |
| Priscilla Cory | ... | Linda | |
| June Dayton | ... | Clara Berry | |
| Floy Dean | ... | Dr. Vivian Sheehan | |
| Denise DuBarry | ... | Susan | |
| Bruce Johnston | ... | Himself | |
| Harriet Johnston | ... | Backstage fan | |
| Noah Keen | ... | Jim Arlett | |
| Mike Love | ... | Himself | |
| Anne-Marie Martin | ... | Nancy (as Eddie Benton) | |
| James Oliver | ... | Engineer | |
| Susan O'Sullivan | ... | Rainbow | |
| Jim Rush | ... | Bass player, Papa Doo Run Run | |
| Jim Shippey | ... | Drummer, Papa Doo Run Run | |
| Leonard Stone | ... | Herb Alpert | |
| George Wallace | ... | Bill Berry | |
| Kelly Ward | ... | Billy | |
| Mark Ward | ... | Rhythm guitarist, Papa Doo Run Run | |
| Don Zirilli | ... | Keyboard player, Papa Doo Run Run | |
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Australia:PG (video rating)Fun Stuff
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Anachronisms: In the scenes set from 1964 forward, Jan and Dean are shown wearing 'seventies-era feathered shag hairstyles. In reality, the duo donned brushed-back "dry" pompadours. moreQuotes:
Jan Berry: You can't draft me! I'm a rock and roll star!Army Sergeant: Well, Elvis was a lot bigger one and we got him! Now raise your hand!
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The California Surf Scene was captured perfectly in this otherwise totally 70s "Jan & Dean Story". Unfortunately the film focuses almost exclusively on Jan Barry's super-inflated ego and apparent personality flaws. Crediting only himself and his "gift" for the success of "Jan & Dean", Jan soon alienates himself from almost all people who care for him. Figuring he is a "big star" and should be exempt from the military draft, Jan huffs and puffs at a recruiting officer, the storms off, with the scene ending in the infamous "Dead Man's Curve" accident that nearly claimed his life, then left him with many months of convalescence. Even though this near-death experience gave way to some soul searching and a "mellowing" in Jan's stubborn character, it is too little too late.
The music and the atmosphere of the "Hippie 60s" are a pleasant disctraction from the depressing drama. Rolled together, this is no "Grease" and it will leave a bitter taste in the mouth of fans. Jan is portrayed as an utterly unpleasant ego-maniac with no consideration for anyone or anything. Feeling "invincible", he is oblivious to the love of the close friends who stick by him in the ups and downs of the roller-coaster ride of fame and fortune. An invaluable contribution to Rock & Roll, privately Jan & Dean are no success story. What sad lives they lived when the lights went out. Recommended only for the music history lesson. If you are looking for a feel-good movie, don't even consider this one.