Stranded
Synopsis
Compton's first feature was the autobiographical Stranded, which she wrote, directed, starred in, self-financed and distributed. Released in 1965, the film shares the cinematic experimentation and stylish, youth-centric rebellion of the French New Wave made even more radical by its progressive portrayals of female independence and sexuality, beatnik culture, and discussions of homosexuality. Stranded follows Raina, a young American woman (played by Compton), traveling through Greece with her American lover (Gary Collins), and her French, gay, best friend (Gian Pietro Calasso). Raina partakes in several love affairs rejecting marriage offers for no other reason than she likes her life the way it is. Made just prior to the arrival of second wave feminism, Compton, as writer-director, never judges her on-screen alter-ego the way similar female characters were frequently punished in other films during this era by stigmatizing female sexuality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juleen Compton
- Screenplay & Story
- Juleen Compton
- Original Score
- Giannis Sakellaridis
- Original Title
- Stranded
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Compton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juleen Compton
Juleen Compton
Giannis Sakellaridis
Demos Sakeyyariose
Claude Plouganou
Juleen Compton
Department Leadership Roster
Juleen Compton
Producer
Demos Sakeyyariose
Director of Photography
Claude Plouganou
Editor
Juleen Compton
Director
Juleen Compton
Writer
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BD Release: 1961-1965
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stranded
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What is Stranded about?
Compton's first feature was the autobiographical Stranded, which she wrote, directed, starred in, self-financed and distributed. Released in 1965, the film shares the cinematic experimentation and stylish, youth-centric rebellion of the French New Wave made even more radical by its progressive portrayals of female independence and sexuality, beatnik culture, and discussions of homosexuality. Stranded follows Raina, a young American woman (played by Compton), traveling through Greece with her American lover (Gary Collins), and her French, gay, best friend (Gian Pietro Calasso). Raina partakes in several love affairs rejecting marriage offers for no other reason than she likes her life the way it is. Made just prior to the arrival of second wave feminism, Compton, as writer-director, never judges her on-screen alter-ego the way similar female characters were frequently punished in other films during this era by stigmatizing female sexuality.
Who directed Stranded?
Stranded was directed by Juleen Compton.
Who stars in Stranded?
The principal cast of Stranded includes Juleen Compton, Gary Collins, Gian Pietro Calasso, Alkis Yannakas, Ken Gaherity.
When was Stranded released and how long is it?
Stranded was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Stranded?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stranded was composed by Giannis Sakellaridis.