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A Nightmare on Elm Street

Nancy Thompson

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), played by Heather Langenkamp.

Film guide · 1 film · 1984 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Nancy Thompson on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1984Main sequence runtime: 1h 31m
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    1984 · 1h 31m

    Portrayed by Heather Langenkamp · screen performance

    Heather Langenkamp's portrayal of Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.

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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Nancy Thompson?

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Heather Langenkamp plays Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Nancy Thompson screen credits

Screen credits: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) — Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson.

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