Deadman's Curve
“California in the early 60s... Fast living and instant fame until the music stopped”
Synopsis
Things were cool. Chicks were pretty. Waves were groovy. Cars had muscle. Jan and Dean rode their wave to the top of the pop charts. Then, in 1966, on their way to becoming rock and roll legends, they have to cope with a devastating car crash that leaves Jan brain-damaged and their dreams shattered.
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A crew of 47+ credited
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Edited by Aaron StellShot by William CronjagerScored by Fred Karlin
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47 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
27Hank Brandt
as Dean Torrence, Sr.
Susan Sullivan
as Rainbow
Mike Love
as Self
Bruce Johnston
as Self
David Byrd
as Surgeon
Art Bradford
as Army Sergeant
Leonard Stone
as Herb Alpert
James Oliver
as Engineer
Noah Keen
as Jim Arlett
Vicki Mclean
as Caroline
Inga Neilsen
as Kathy
Charles Pitt
as Soldier
Art Koulias
as Freddie
Jimmy D Armstrong
as Lead Guitar Player - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Jan Berry
as Self (uncredited)
Kristine Debell
as Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Vincent Di Paolo
as Spectator (uncredited)
Gary Grubbs
as Lead Singer - Sons of the Pioneers (uncredited)
Cary Huff
as Dancer at Beach (uncredited)
Harriet Johnston
as Backstage Fan (uncredited)
R C Keene
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Randi Oakes
as Girl at Beach Concert (uncredited)
Jim Rush
as Bass Player - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Jim Shippey
as Drummer - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Mark Ward
as Rhythm Guitarist - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
Jimmy Williams
as Singer Waiting in Wings (uncredited)
Don Zirilli
as Keyboard Player - Papa Doo Run Run (uncredited)
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1Other crew
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