Deadman's Curve (1978)Director:Richard Compton |
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Cast
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Jan Berry
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Dean Torrence
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The Jackal
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Rainbow
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Jimmy D. Armstrong | ... |
Lead guitar player, Papa Doo Run Run
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Annie
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Jan Berry | ... |
Himself
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Art Bradford | ... |
Army Sergeant
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Hank Brandt | ... |
Dean Torrence Sr.
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David Byrd | ... |
Surgeon
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Himself
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Linda
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June Dayton | ... |
Clara Berry
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Dr. Vivian Sheehan
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Susan
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Based on a 'Rolling Stone' magazine feature article by Paul Morantz. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 February 1978 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Villa Alambra - 1966 Outpost Circle, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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[Visionary pause]
Jan Berry: We'll have a sound for summer. The surf, the girls, the cars, and at the center of it - at the center of it, the music of Jan and Dean.
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From 1964 onwards, Jan and Dean are shown wearing '70s-era feathered shag hairstyles. In reality, the duo donned brushed-back "dry" pompadours. See more »Quotes
Jan Berry: I want to sing about what it feels like to drive 150 miles per hour.[Visionary pause]
Jan Berry: We'll have a sound for summer. The surf, the girls, the cars, and at the center of it - at the center of it, the music of Jan and Dean.
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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.