The Young One
La joven
Synopsis
A jazz musician seeks refuge from a lynch mob on a remote island, where he meets a hostile game warden and the young object of his attentions.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler, Luis Buñuel
- Original Score
- Jesús Zarzosa
- Original Title
- La joven
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Olmeca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Buñuel
Hugo Butler, Luis Buñuel, Peter Matthiessen
Jesús Zarzosa
Gabriel Figueroa
Carlos Savage
George Pepper
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Buñuel
Director
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Carlos Savage
Editor
George Pepper
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young One about?
A jazz musician seeks refuge from a lynch mob on a remote island, where he meets a hostile game warden and the young object of his attentions.
Who directed The Young One?
The Young One was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in The Young One?
The principal cast of The Young One includes Zachary Scott, Bernie Hamilton, Key Meersman, Crahan Denton, Claudio Brook.
When was The Young One released and how long is it?
The Young One was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young One was composed by Jesús Zarzosa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young One?
The Young One holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).