Jane and the Lost City
“She was everyone's favorite target!”
Synopsis
Jane and the Colonel must journey to Africa to the lost city to retrieve the diamonds before the Nazis do. Comedy based on the popular wartime comic strip.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-04
Top Cast
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Kirsten Hughes
Jane
Sam J. Jones
Jungle Jack Buck
Maud Adams
Lola Pagola
Jasper Carrott
Heinrich / Herman / Hans
Robin Bailey
The Colonel
Graham Stark
Tombs
Elsa O'Toole
The Leopard Queen
Ian Roberts
Carl
John Rapley
Dr. Schell
Charles Comyn
Paddy Rafferty
Ian Steadman
Capt. Charles Fawcett
Graham Armitage
Gen. Smythe-Paget
Richard Huggett
Churchill
Nic Potgieter
Barman
Andrew Buckland
Grenville
Albert Raphael
Rashleigh
Victor Gallucci
Muller
Patrick Hugnin
German Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 12, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Marcel
- Screenplay & Story
- Mervyn Haisman
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- Jane and the Lost City
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Marcel/Robertson Productions Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Marcel
Mervyn Haisman, Terry Marcel, Harry Robertson
Harry Robertson
Paul Beeson
Alan Jones
Terry Marcel, Harry Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Robertson
Producer
Terry Marcel
Director
Mervyn Haisman
Screenplay
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Alan Jones
Editor
Michael Pickwoad
Production Design
Michael Baldwin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jane and the Lost City
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What is Jane and the Lost City about?
Jane and the Colonel must journey to Africa to the lost city to retrieve the diamonds before the Nazis do. Comedy based on the popular wartime comic strip.
Who directed Jane and the Lost City?
Jane and the Lost City was directed by Terry Marcel.
Who stars in Jane and the Lost City?
The principal cast of Jane and the Lost City includes Kirsten Hughes, Sam J. Jones, Maud Adams, Jasper Carrott, Robin Bailey.
When was Jane and the Lost City released and how long is it?
Jane and the Lost City was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Jane and the Lost City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jane and the Lost City was composed by Harry Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jane and the Lost City?
Jane and the Lost City holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).