Jonathan Livingston Seagull
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Synopsis
Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his seagull clan. He rather experiments with new, always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in, the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in a quest for wisdom.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.07x
+$100K net gain
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hall Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Hall Bartlett
- Original Score
- Neil Diamond, Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Jonathan Livingston Seagull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, The Jonathan Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hall Bartlett
Hall Bartlett, Richard D. Bach
Neil Diamond, Lee Holdridge
Jack Couffer
Marshall M. Borden, Frank P. Keller, James Galloway
Hall Bartlett
Department Leadership Roster
Hall Bartlett
Director
Neil Diamond
Original Music Composer
Marshall M. Borden
Editor
Frank P. Keller
Editor
James Galloway
Editor
Jack Couffer
Director of Photography
Boris Leven
Production Design
Hall Bartlett
Producer
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Hall Bartlett
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jonathan Livingston Seagull
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What is Jonathan Livingston Seagull about?
Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his seagull clan. He rather experiments with new, always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in, the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in a quest for wisdom.
Who directed Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull was directed by Hall Bartlett.
Who stars in Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
The principal cast of Jonathan Livingston Seagull includes James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, David Ladd, Dorothy McGuire.
When was Jonathan Livingston Seagull released and how long is it?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (1.07 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jonathan Livingston Seagull was composed by Neil Diamond, Lee Holdridge.
Is Jonathan Livingston Seagull based on a book or true story?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard D. Bach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).