| Deadman's Curve | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Richard Compton |
| Produced by | Pat Rooney |
| Written by | Paul Morantz Dalene Young |
| Starring | Richard Hatch Bruce Davison Wolfman Jack Susan Sullivan Dick Clark Jan Berry |
| Music by | Jan and Dean |
| Distributed by | CBS (US) |
| Release date(s) | 3 February 1978 |
| Running time | 100 min |
| Language | English |
Deadman's Curve is a 1978 made for TV film based on the musical careers of Jan Berry and Dean Torrence. Developed from a 1974 article published in the Rolling Stone magazine by Paul Morantz, who also helped write the screenplay.[1]
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On Jan and Dean's rise to the top of the music industry, a horrible car accident leaves Jan Berry incapacitated and their dreams shattered. With the help of Dean and others, Jan slowly recovers, learning again to walk and talk. A comeback to the music industry is seen as a slim chance, but Jan's willingness to try and with Dean right by his side, the duo aim for another shot.
Also features cameo appearances by Dick Clark and Beach Boys Mike Love and Bruce Johnston. Also, Jan Berry himself and his parents appear in the audience at the end of the movie.
All songs featured are the original recordings, except where indicated