Deadman's Curve (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Deadman's Curve is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Richard Compton, running about 100 minutes. “California in the early 60s... Fast living and instant fame until the music stopped” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Deadman's Curve stars Richard Hatch as Jan Berry, Bruce Davison as Dean Torrence, Pamela Bellwood as Annie and Floy Dean as Dr. Vivian Sheehan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deadman's Curve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadman's Curve page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadman's Curve tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadman's Curve (1978)?
- In US, Deadman's Curve is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadman's Curve worth watching?
- Deadman's Curve holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadman's Curve?
- Deadman's Curve stars Richard Hatch, Bruce Davison, Pamela Bellwood, Floy Dean and Wolfman Jack.
- When was Deadman's Curve released?
- Deadman's Curve was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.