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Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway

"The Startling NBC-TV Drama That Shocked the Nation"

September 27, 1976 1h 40m 4.9/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1976. Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Randal Kleiser.

Starring Eve Plumb, Leigh McCloskey, and Lynn Carlin

Synopsis

15-year-old Dawn runs away from what she feels is an intolerable home life. In the big city, she ends up turning to prostitution when she is unable to get a job due to her age. She meets Alexander, a young male hustler who takes her in, but when she starts working for a pimp, Alexander becomes a target.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 27, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Douglas S. Cramer Company
  • NBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway about?

15-year-old Dawn runs away from what she feels is an intolerable home life. In the big city, she ends up turning to prostitution when she is unable to get a job due to her age. She meets Alexander,...

Who directed Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway was directed by Randal Kleiser.

How long is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway released?

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway was released on September 27, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

The main cast of Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway includes Eve Plumb, Leigh McCloskey, Lynn Carlin, William Schallert, Anne Seymour.