Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol(1999)
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol Synopsis
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.
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol (1999) is a drama and music film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, released on January 1, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jamey Sheridan, Sara Botsford, Anthony Lemke and Gregory Calpakis. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Writers:
- Arlene Sarner
- Status:
- Released
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamey Sheridan
as Ozzie Nelson
Sara Botsford
as Harriet Nelson
Anthony Lemke
as David Nelson
Gregory Calpakis
as Ricky Nelson
Nicky Guadagni
as Donna Fontana
Larissa Laskin
as Helen Blair
David Keeley
as Bobby Neal
Melody Johnson
as Lorrie Collins
Peter Oldring
as Terry
Tara Rosling
as Suzanne Fontana
Anne Openshaw
as Kris
- Katie Griffin
Katie Griffin
as June Blair
Key crew
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, written by Arlene Sarner.
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Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol online?
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Who stars in Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol?
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The main cast of Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol (1999) includes Jamey Sheridan, Sara Botsford, Anthony Lemke, Gregory Calpakis and Nicky Guadagni. The film was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol released?
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Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol was released on January 1, 1999 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol worth watching?
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Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol (1999) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.