| Genre: | Drama |
| Based On: | Blinded by the Light novel by Robin F. Brancato |
| Starring: | Kristy McNichol Jimmy McNichol Grace Zabriskie Jenny O'Hara |
| Director: | John A. Alonzo |
| Executive Producer: | Philip Mandelker |
| Producer: | Rodrick Paul |
| Cinematography: | John A. Alonzo |
| Music: | Jonathan Tunick |
| Editor: | John C. Horger Bernard J. Small |
| Company: | Time-Life Television Productions |
| Network: | CBS |
| Runtime: | 90 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Blinded by the Light is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by John A. Alonzo and starring Kristy and Jimmy McNichol.[1] The film is based upon a Robin F. Brancato novel.
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.