Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol

1999 NR 1h 40m 5.9

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. Told in flashbacks, the film examines the Nelson's early life,...

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. Told in flashbacks, the film examines the Nelson's early life, their rise to TV stardom in the 50's, Ricky's struggles with his Dad to move into music and out of his Dad's control, and his own struggles with drugs and his star drop after his early teen successes.

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Info about Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol

Studio(s): Pebblehut Nelson Inc., Pebblehut Productions

Originally Released: Jan 01, 1999

Production Country: Canada

Genres: Drama