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Director:
Richard Compton
Writers:
Paul Morantz (story)
Dalene Young (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
3 February 1978 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Tagline:
The story of Jan & Dean. more
User Comments:
Wish I could watch this again more (7 total)

Cast

  (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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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:100 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:PG (video rating)
Company:
EMI Television more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Factual errors: Early in the film, two references to concert sequences are dated July 1966. This is impossible, as Jan was injured April 12, 1966. more
Quotes:
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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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Behind the Music: Jan and Dean (#1.37)" (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Surfin' more

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Wish I could watch this again, 30 June 2004
Author: Rod (tanishalfelf3@comcast.net) from Seattle, WA USA

I remember watching this on or near when it came out and absolutely loved it. I have been a fan of Richard Hatch and Bruce Davidson since then and even a bit before this show aired. Their performances in this movie really MAKE the movie.

The one scene that will always stick in my mind is when Richard Hatch's character (Jan Berry) has just been discovered by the audience to be lip-syncing to one of their songs. What he does to bring them back from the brink of getting up and walking out (or worse!) is truly awe inspiring.

Hope I can find this movie on DVD or even VHS if at all possible as it would be one to own in my opinion!

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