Calamity Jane
Synopsis
An exploration of the myths surrounding the colorful Western heroine and both the legendary Wild Bill Hickock, with whom she had an unorthodox courtship, and the flamboyant Buffalo Bill Cody, between the 1870s and the turn of the century.
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Jane Alexander
Calamity Jane
Frederic Forrest
Wild Bill Hickok
Ken Kercheval
Buffalo Bill Cody
Walter Olkewicz
Will Lull
Talia Balsam
Jean Irene O'Neill
Walter Scott
Charlie Burke
David Hemmings
Capt. James O'Neill
Isabell O'Connor
Nell
Jack Murdock
Rev. Warren
Larry Cedar
Rev. Sipes
Doug Toby
Jackie
Laurie O'Brien
Mamie
Sara Gilbert
Jean at Age 7
Gillian Eaton
Mrs. O'Neill
Don Hepner
Barker
Jessica Nelson
Patty
Henry Kendrick
Station Boss
Gloria Henry
Lady
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Goldstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzanne Clauser
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Calamity Jane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CBS Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Goldstone
Suzanne Clauser
Fred Karlin
Terry K. Meade
Edward A. Biery
Herbert Hirschman, Jane Alexander, Bernard Sofronski
Department Leadership Roster
James Goldstone
Director
Albert Heschong
Production Design
Herbert Hirschman
Producer
Brienne Glyttov
Costume Design
Jane Alexander
Producer
Edward A. Biery
Editor
Terry K. Meade
Director of Photography
Suzanne Clauser
Writer
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calamity Jane
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What is Calamity Jane about?
An exploration of the myths surrounding the colorful Western heroine and both the legendary Wild Bill Hickock, with whom she had an unorthodox courtship, and the flamboyant Buffalo Bill Cody, between the 1870s and the turn of the century.
Who directed Calamity Jane?
Calamity Jane was directed by James Goldstone.
Who stars in Calamity Jane?
The principal cast of Calamity Jane includes Jane Alexander, Frederic Forrest, Ken Kercheval, Walter Olkewicz, Talia Balsam.
When was Calamity Jane released and how long is it?
Calamity Jane was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Calamity Jane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calamity Jane was composed by Fred Karlin.