Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway
1976, English. Directed by Randal Kleiser.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Randal KleiserDirector
- Eve PlumbDawn Wetherby
- Leigh McCloskeyAlexander Duncan
- Lynn CarlinDawn's Mother
- William SchallertHarry
- Anne SeymourCounterwoman
- Joan PratherSusie
- Marguerite DeLainFrankie Lee
- Bo HopkinsSwan
- Georg Stanford BrownDonald Umber
- David KnappDoctor Roberts
- Stephanie BurchfieldRandy
- Diane SommerfieldCast
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dalene Young
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Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway: quick answers
What comes after Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?
Next in the series: Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (1977).
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How long is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway on?
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 1976. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?
If you liked Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway, try The Christmas Shoes, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Sound of Christmas.
Who directed Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway?
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway (1976) was directed by Randal Kleiser and stars Eve Plumb, Leigh McCloskey, Lynn Carlin.