Gwendoline
“Adventure without shame! A lost, lost civilization where no man has ever been...And for good reason!”
Synopsis
A beautiful woman hires an intrepid adventurer to help find her father, who has disappeared in the jungle while searching for a rare and priceless butterfly. Along the way they run into cannibals, a race of Amazon warriors and all the usual attractions one would expect to find in a lost jungle.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Tawny Kitaen
Gwendoline
Brent Huff
Willard
Zabou Breitman
Beth
Bernadette Lafont
The Queen
Jean Rougerie
D'Arcy
Roland Amstutz
Policeman Mr. Cattochet
Vernon Dobtcheff
Shirko
Takashi Kawahara
Mao
Maurice Lamy
Yuki's Henchman
Jim Adhi Limas
Yuki's Henchman
Georges Lycan
Yuki's Henchman
Roger Paschy
Yuki's Henchman
Stanley Kapoul
Kiop (Chief of the Native Tribe)
André Julien
Tom
Kristopher Kum
Yuki
Loi Lam Duc
Yuki's Henchman
Chen Chang Ching
Yuki's Henchman
Hua Quach
Yuki's Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Just Jaeckin
- Screenplay & Story
- Just Jaeckin
- Original Score
- Pierre Bachelet
- Original Title
- Gwendoline
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Parafrance Films, G.P.F.I., Les Films de l'Alma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Just Jaeckin
Just Jaeckin, John Willie
Pierre Bachelet
André Domage
Michèle Boëhm
Serge Laski, Jean-Claude Fleury
Department Leadership Roster
Just Jaeckin
Director
Serge Laski
Producer
Michèle Boëhm
Editor
Pierre Bachelet
Original Music Composer
Just Jaeckin
Screenplay
André Domage
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gwendoline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gwendoline about?
A beautiful woman hires an intrepid adventurer to help find her father, who has disappeared in the jungle while searching for a rare and priceless butterfly. Along the way they run into cannibals, a race of Amazon warriors and all the usual attractions one would expect to find in a lost jungle.
Who directed Gwendoline?
Gwendoline was directed by Just Jaeckin.
Who stars in Gwendoline?
The principal cast of Gwendoline includes Tawny Kitaen, Brent Huff, Zabou Breitman, Bernadette Lafont, Jean Rougerie.
When was Gwendoline released and how long is it?
Gwendoline was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Gwendoline make at the box office?
Gwendoline grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gwendoline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gwendoline was composed by Pierre Bachelet.
Is Gwendoline based on a book or true story?
Gwendoline is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "John Willie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gwendoline?
Gwendoline holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).