Jamaica Inn
Synopsis
The respected squire of a quiet Cornish village is in reality the leader of a gang of murderous pirates who attack passing ships, kill their crews and steal their cargoes.
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Jane Seymour
Mary Yellan
Patrick McGoohan
Joss Merlyn
Trevor Eve
Jeremiah 'Jem' Merlyn
John McEnery
Reverend Francis Davey
Billie Whitelaw
Aunt Patience
Vivian Pickles
Martha Yellan
Peter Vaughan
Squire Bassatt
Michael Goldie
Harry
John Abineri
Richards
Norman Bowler
Captain
Nick Brimble
Hussar
Pavel Douglas
James
Tony Rohr
Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Marlowe
- Original Score
- Francis Shaw
- Original Title
- Jamaica Inn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 7m
- Production Studios
- HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Derek Marlowe, Daphne du Maurier
Francis Shaw
Hilary Dwyer, Peter Graham Scott, Stephen Bankler-Jukes
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Marlowe
Screenplay
Peter Graham Scott
Producer
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Director
Francis Shaw
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamaica Inn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jamaica Inn about?
The respected squire of a quiet Cornish village is in reality the leader of a gang of murderous pirates who attack passing ships, kill their crews and steal their cargoes.
Who directed Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
Who stars in Jamaica Inn?
The principal cast of Jamaica Inn includes Jane Seymour, Patrick McGoohan, Trevor Eve, John McEnery, Billie Whitelaw.
When was Jamaica Inn released and how long is it?
Jamaica Inn was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 3h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Jamaica Inn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jamaica Inn was composed by Francis Shaw.
Is Jamaica Inn based on a book or true story?
Jamaica Inn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daphne du Maurier".