Janis
“The way she was.”
Synopsis
Released just a few years after her death, this forms a picture of who Janis was through interviews and performance clips.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Alk
- Screenplay & Story
- Seaton Findlay, Howard Alk
- Original Title
- Janis
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Crawley Films, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Alk
Seaton Findlay, Howard Alk
Department Leadership Roster
Seaton Findlay
Writer
Howard Alk
Director
Howard Alk
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Janis
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What is Janis about?
Released just a few years after her death, this forms a picture of who Janis was through interviews and performance clips.
Who directed Janis?
Janis was directed by Howard Alk.
Who stars in Janis?
The principal cast of Janis includes Janis Joplin, Richard Bell, Sam Andrew, John Simon, Dick Cavett.
When was Janis released and how long is it?
Janis was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Janis?
Janis holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).