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Bad Ronald

1974-10-23 · 74 min · ★ 6.3

TV Movie · Drama · Thriller · Horror

When awkward teen Ronald Wilby accidentally kills a young girl whose sister rejected his affections, his overbearing mother decides to hide him from the law by creating a concealed room in their home for him to live.

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Directors
Buzz Kulik
Production companies
Lorimar Productions, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Scott JacobyScott JacobyRonald Wilby
Pippa ScottPippa ScottMrs. Wood
John LarchJohn LarchSgt. Lynch
Dabney ColemanDabney ColemanMr. Wood
Kim HunterKim HunterElaine Wilby
John FiedlerJohn FiedlerMr. Roscoe
Linda WatkinsLinda WatkinsMrs. Schumacher
Cindy FisherCindy FisherBabs Wood
Cindy EilbacherCindy EilbacherAlthea Wood
Lisa EilbacherLisa EilbacherEllen Wood
Ted EcclesTed EcclesDuane Matthews
Roger Aaron BrownRoger Aaron BrownSergeant Carter
Aneta CorsautAneta CorsautMrs. Matthews
Angela HoffmanCarol Matthews
Karen PurcillWanda (as Karen Purcil)
Shelley SpurlockLaurie Matthews
Lesley WoodsLesley WoodsAunt Margaret

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