Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol
1999, English. Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sturla GunnarssonDirector
- Jamey SheridanOzzie Nelson
- Sara BotsfordHarriet Nelson
- Anthony LemkeDavid Nelson
- Gregory CalpakisRicky Nelson
- Nicky GuadagniDonna Fontana
- Larissa LaskinHelen Blair
- David KeeleyBobby Neal
- Melody JohnsonLorrie Collins
- Peter OldringTerry
- Tara RoslingSuzanne Fontana
- Anne OpenshawKris
- Katie GriffinJune Blair
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1999
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Arlene Sarner
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Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol?
If you liked Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol, try Taurus, Grace Unplugged, Mo' Better Blues.
Who directed Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol?
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol (1999) was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson and stars Jamey Sheridan, Sara Botsford, Anthony Lemke.