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Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol (1999)

Movie ★ 8.7 100 min

Drama Music

Biographical story of rock idol and TV star, Ricky Nelson is recalled from the view of Ricky in a discussion with a fan just hours before his death in a plane crash in 1985.

Sturla Gunnarsson Director Arlene Sarner Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1999
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0212468
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Cast

Jamey Sheridan Jamey Sheridan Ozzie Nelson Sara Botsford Sara Botsford Harriet Nelson Anthony Lemke Anthony Lemke David Nelson Gregory Calpakis Gregory Calpakis Ricky Nelson Nicky Guadagni Nicky Guadagni Donna Fontana Larissa Laskin Larissa Laskin Helen Blair David Keeley David Keeley Bobby Neal Melody Johnson Melody Johnson Lorrie Collins Peter Oldring Peter Oldring Terry Tara Rosling Tara Rosling Suzanne Fontana Anne Openshaw Anne Openshaw Kris Katie Griffin June Blair Chris Loane James Burton Rob Fenton Elvis Booth Savage Booth Savage Lew Chudd

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol about?
Biographical story of rock idol and TV star, Ricky Nelson is recalled from the view of Ricky in a discussion with a fan just hours before his death in a plane crash in 1985.
Who directed Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol?
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
Who stars in Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol?
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol stars Jamey Sheridan, Sara Botsford, Anthony Lemke, Gregory Calpakis.
When was Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol released?
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol is a 1999 drama, music film.
Where can I watch Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol?
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