Jamaica Inn
“He ruled Jamaica Inn...citadel of sin on the moors, curse-ridden, shunned, reviled. Enough sensations for a dozen pictures. Laughton at his most magnificent.”
Synopsis
In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure ships to their doom along the coast. As she becomes entangled in their crimes, Mary must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the terror that haunts the moors.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-15
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Sir Humphrey Pengallan
Maureen O'Hara
Mary Yellan
Robert Newton
James "Jem" Trehearne
Leslie Banks
Joss Merlyn
Marie Ney
Patience Merlyn
Horace Hodges
Chadwick
Emlyn Williams
Harry
Wylie Watson
Salvation
Mervyn Johns
Thomas
Hay Petrie
Sir Humphrey's Groom Sam
Edwin Greenwood
Dandy
Stephen Haggard
Willie
Morland Graham
Sydney
Basil Radford
Lord George
George Curzon
Captain Murray
Jeanne De Casalis
Sir Humphrey's Dinner Guest
A. Bromley Davenport
Lord Ringwood
Mabel Terry-Lewis
Lady Beston
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Gilliat, Joan Harrison
- Original Score
- Eric Fenby
- Original Title
- Jamaica Inn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Mayflower Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Sidney Gilliat, Joan Harrison, Daphne du Maurier
Eric Fenby
Bernard Knowles, Harry Stradling Sr.
Robert Hamer
Erich Pommer, Charles Laughton
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Erich Pommer
Producer
Molly McArthur
Costume Design
Robert Hamer
Editor
Eric Fenby
Original Music Composer
Charles Laughton
Producer
Bernard Knowles
Director of Photography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Joan Harrison
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamaica Inn
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What is Jamaica Inn about?
In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure ships to their doom along the coast. As she becomes entangled in their crimes, Mary must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the terror that haunts the moors.
Who directed Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Jamaica Inn?
The principal cast of Jamaica Inn includes Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Marie Ney.
When was Jamaica Inn released and how long is it?
Jamaica Inn was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Jamaica Inn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jamaica Inn was composed by Eric Fenby.
Is Jamaica Inn based on a book or true story?
Jamaica Inn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daphne du Maurier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).