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Dawn Dunlap
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Dawn Dunlap

Born 1963 · Austin, Texas, USA · Active 1979–1985

Dawn Dunlap, an American actress, emerged in the early 1980s with roles that defined the era's exploitation genre. She is best known for her performances in Forbidden World (1982) and Barbarian Queen (1985), where she showcases her ability to navigate the wild landscapes of sci-fi and sword-and-sorcery. Dunlap's role in Heartbreaker (1983) further solidified her position in cult cinema before she stepped away from the industry in 1985, returning to her roots in Texas. Her contributions to these films resonate within the cult film community, where her performances continue to be celebrated.

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Heartbreaker

Heartbreaker

1983 ★ 4.7
as Kim

Car clubs in East LA provide the background for gang rivalry and a blossoming romance between Beto and the blonde newcomer to the neighborhood, Kim.

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Filmography

5 credits
1980s 4 credits
1985
Movie ★ 4.4
1983
Movie ★ 4.2
1982
Forbidden World as Tracy Baxter
Movie ★ 5.3
1982
Night Shift as Maxine
Movie ★ 6.0
1970s 1 credit
1979
Laura as Laura
Movie ★ 4.9