Movie

The Survival of Dana

“Class of 1980. They're majoring in vandalism and violence! Dana will do anything to belong to this gang-and to survive!”

★ 9.0(1)19791h 36m

Drama TV Movie Crime

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Good to know

Director: Jack Starrett
Release date: 1979-05-29
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Roger Gimbel Productions

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About The Survival of Dana

The Survival of Dana is a 1979 movie in the Drama, TV Movie and Crime genres, directed by Jack Starrett, starring Melissa Sue Anderson, Robert Carradine and Marion Ross. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Survival of Dana in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

High school student Dana moves to the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles after her North Dakota parents get divorced and falls in with the wrong crowd.

Cast

Melissa Sue Anderson

Dana Lee

Robert Carradine

Donny Davis

Marion Ross

Madeline Lee

Talia Balsam

Rona Sims

Michael Pataki

Arnold Denker

Kevin Breslin

Roy 'Skates' Snider

Judge Reinhold

Francis 'Bear' Honfi

Dan Spector

Anthony Cavachi

Barbara Babcock

Lorna Sims

Shelby Leverington

Mrs. Blake

Dawn Jeffory

Joanie

Trent Dolan

Coach Tanner

Themes & keywords

high schoolvandalismlos angeles, californiajuvenile delinquentpeer pressuretransfer studenttroubled youthteenager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Survival of Dana in Japan?+

The Survival of Dana is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Survival of Dana on Netflix?+

The Survival of Dana is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Survival of Dana?+

The Survival of Dana has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Survival of Dana?+

The Survival of Dana stars Melissa Sue Anderson, Robert Carradine, Marion Ross, Talia Balsam and Michael Pataki.

When did The Survival of Dana come out?+

The Survival of Dana is a 1979 movie directed by Jack Starrett.

What genre is The Survival of Dana?+

The Survival of Dana is Drama, TV Movie and Crime film.

Who directed The Survival of Dana?+

The Survival of Dana was directed by Jack Starrett.