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A Nightmare on Elm Street

Fred Krueger

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Fred Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), played by Robert Englund.

Film guide · 1 film · 1984 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Fred Krueger on screen

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

    Portrayed by Robert Englund · screen performance

    Robert Englund's portrayal of Fred Krueger 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 Fred Krueger?

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Robert Englund portraitRobert Englundscreen performance

Robert Englund plays Fred Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Fred Krueger screen credits

Screen credits: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) — Robert Englund as Fred Krueger.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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