Jackson County Jail
“The cops are there to protect her… but who will protect her from the cops?”
Synopsis
A young woman stumbles into a nightmare land of hijacking and humiliation while driving cross-country from California to New York.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
CBS promo for Jackson County Jail 1977
Type: Teaser • Published 2009-08-12
Top Cast
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Yvette Mimieux
Dinah Hunter
Tommy Lee Jones
Coley Blake
Robert Carradine
Bobby Ray
Howard Hesseman
David
Betty Thomas
Waitress
Hal Needham
Chief of Fallsburg Police
Mary Woronov
Pearl
Severn Darden
Sheriff Dempsey
Nancy Lee Noble
Lola (as Nancy Noble)
Cliff Emmich
Mr. Bigelow
Michael Ashe
Mr. Cooper
Marciee Drake
Candy
Marcie Barkin
Girl in Restaurant
Britt Leach
Dan Oldum
John Lawlor
Deputy Burt
Patrice Rohmer
Cassie Anne
Jack O'Leary
Officer Blake
Nan Martin
Allison
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$445K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.17x
+$1.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald E. Stewart
- Original Score
- L. Loren Newkirk
- Original Title
- Jackson County Jail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $445K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Miller
Donald E. Stewart
L. Loren Newkirk
Bruce Logan
Caroline Biggerstaff
Jeff Begun, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Miller
Director
Jeff Begun
Producer
Donald E. Stewart
Writer
L. Loren Newkirk
Original Music Composer
Bruce Logan
Director of Photography
Caroline Biggerstaff
Editor
Cornelia McNamara
Costume Design
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson County Jail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jackson County Jail about?
A young woman stumbles into a nightmare land of hijacking and humiliation while driving cross-country from California to New York.
Who directed Jackson County Jail?
Jackson County Jail was directed by Michael Miller.
Who stars in Jackson County Jail?
The principal cast of Jackson County Jail includes Yvette Mimieux, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Carradine, Howard Hesseman, Betty Thomas.
When was Jackson County Jail released and how long is it?
Jackson County Jail was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jackson County Jail?
Jackson County Jail had a reported production budget of $445K and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (5.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Jackson County Jail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jackson County Jail was composed by L. Loren Newkirk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jackson County Jail?
Jackson County Jail holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).