Blinded by the Light

Blinded by the Light is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by John A. Alonzo and starring Kristy and Jimmy McNichol. 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 Kristy McNichol as Janet Bowers Jimmy McNichol as David Bowers Anne Jackson as Frances Bowers Michael McGuire as Ed Bowers Jenny O'Hara as Rose Phillip R. Allen as Dr. Brockton Ben Bottoms as Scott Sandy McPeak as Max Keith Andes as Father Adam Gail Edwards as Zora Grace Zabriskie References