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Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway

The Startling NBC-TV Drama That Shocked the Nation

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1976-09-27
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 5.4/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Douglas S. Cramer Company, NBC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3071
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Eve Plumb

Eve Plumb

as Dawn Wetherby

Leigh McCloskey

Leigh McCloskey

as Alexander Duncan

Lynn Carlin

Lynn Carlin

as Dawn's Mother

William Schallert

William Schallert

as Harry

Anne Seymour

Anne Seymour

as Counterwoman

Joan Prather

Joan Prather

as Susie

Marguerite DeLain

Marguerite DeLain

as Frankie Lee

Bo Hopkins

Bo Hopkins

as Swan

Georg Stanford Brown

Georg Stanford Brown

as Donald Umber

David Knapp

David Knapp

as Doctor Roberts

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

pimphustlerteenage prostituterunaway childalcoholic mothersex with a minor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1976-09-27.

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

The main cast includes Eve Plumb, Leigh McCloskey, Lynn Carlin, William Schallert, Anne Seymour, .

Where can I watch Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway is available.

Is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway based on a true story?

The Startling NBC-TV Drama That Shocked the Nation

What is the IMDb rating of Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway has an IMDb rating of 5.4/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

The soundtrack was composed by Douglas S. Cramer Company, NBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway filmed?

Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

The total runtime of Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway is 100 minutes.

Is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway.

Does Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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