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6.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNC-1719721h 23mUnited States of America

What About Jane

“An erotic soap opera for men and women”

Synopsis

This film “strikes a blow for women’s liberation” because it attempts to solve the problems of an attractive, disciplined girl whose marriage to the handsome, athletic, hard-working youth of her dreams turns sour because of his romantic clumsiness and insecurity. Through the friendship of another couple, Jane and her husband learn to be equals in sexual freedom.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 1, 1972

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$20K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Peter Tar-sian, Tom Hanley, Richard Hoyt
Screenplay & Story
Tom Hanley
Original Score
Peter Tar-sian, Alyosha Jonson
Original Title
What About Jane
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Budget
$20K
Production Studios
Leo Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Tar-sian, Tom Hanley, Richard Hoyt

Screenplay & Story

Tom Hanley

Original Score & Music

Peter Tar-sian, Alyosha Jonson

Film Editing

Peter Tar-sian, Tom Hanley

Producers

Tom Hanley, Lowell Pickett

Department Leadership Roster

Tom Hanley

Producer

Peter Tar-sian

Director

Peter Tar-sian

Editor

Tom Hanley

Editor

Tom Hanley

Writer

Tom Hanley

Director

Lowell Pickett

Producer

Richard Hoyt

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NC-17

NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NC-17

Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What About Jane.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What About Jane

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What About Jane about?

This film “strikes a blow for women’s liberation” because it attempts to solve the problems of an attractive, disciplined girl whose marriage to the handsome, athletic, hard-working youth of her dreams turns sour because of his romantic clumsiness and insecurity. Through the friendship of another couple, Jane and her husband learn to be equals in sexual freedom.

Who directed What About Jane?

What About Jane was directed by Peter Tar-sian, Tom Hanley, Richard Hoyt.

Who stars in What About Jane?

The principal cast of What About Jane includes Clair Dia, Martha Strawberry, John Christian, Lee Parsons.

When was What About Jane released and how long is it?

What About Jane was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

Who composed the musical score for What About Jane?

The original motion picture soundtrack for What About Jane was composed by Peter Tar-sian, Alyosha Jonson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for What About Jane?

What About Jane holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).