Jezebel
“Half angel, half siren, all woman.”
Synopsis
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jezebel - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-25
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Julie Marsden
Henry Fonda
Preston Dillard
George Brent
Buck Cantrell
Margaret Lindsay
Amy Bradford Dillard
Donald Crisp
Dr. Livingstone
Fay Bainter
Aunt Belle Massey
Richard Cromwell
Ted Dillard
Henry O'Neill
General Theopholus Bogardus
Spring Byington
Mrs. Kendrick
John Litel
Jean La Cour
Irving Pichel
Huger
Theresa Harris
Zette
Janet Shaw
Molly Allen
Margaret Early
Stephanie Kendrick
Lou Payton
Uncle Cato
Gordon Oliver
Dick Allen
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Gros Bat
Matthew Beard
Ti Bat
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- John Huston, Robert Buckner, Clements Ripley, Abem Finkel, Louis F. Edelman
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Jezebel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
John Huston, Robert Buckner, Clements Ripley, Abem Finkel, Louis F. Edelman, Owen Davis
Max Steiner
Ernest Haller
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis, William Wyler
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
John Huston
Screenplay
Robert Buckner
Screenplay
Clements Ripley
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Abem Finkel
Screenplay
William Wyler
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Warren Low
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Louis F. Edelman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jezebel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jezebel about?
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Who directed Jezebel?
Jezebel was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in Jezebel?
The principal cast of Jezebel includes Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, George Brent, Margaret Lindsay, Donald Crisp.
When was Jezebel released and how long is it?
Jezebel was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Jezebel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jezebel was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jezebel?
Jezebel holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).