Green Mansions
“W. H. Hudson's unforgettable story of love and adventure in the South American jungles!”
Synopsis
A young Venezuelan idealist flees his native land to escape a revolution. Hoping to find peace, he goes to the mountains and the forests of the Amazon. There he encounters Rima, the Bird Girl, an orphan living a life of nature, who is feared by a local jungle tribe.
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Green Mansions (1959)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-09-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Kingsley
- Original Score
- Robert Franklyn, Bronislau Kaper, Sidney Cutner, Heitor Villa-Lobos
- Original Title
- Green Mansions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Ferrer
Dorothy Kingsley, William Henry Hudson
Robert Franklyn, Bronislau Kaper, Sidney Cutner, Heitor Villa-Lobos
Joseph Ruttenberg
Ferris Webster
Edmund Grainger
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Ferrer
Director
Ferris Webster
Editor
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Edmund Grainger
Producer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Sidney Cutner
Original Music Composer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Heitor Villa-Lobos
Original Music Composer
Dorothy Kingsley
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.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Mansions
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What is Green Mansions about?
A young Venezuelan idealist flees his native land to escape a revolution. Hoping to find peace, he goes to the mountains and the forests of the Amazon. There he encounters Rima, the Bird Girl, an orphan living a life of nature, who is feared by a local jungle tribe.
Who directed Green Mansions?
Green Mansions was directed by Mel Ferrer.
Who stars in Green Mansions?
The principal cast of Green Mansions includes Audrey Hepburn, Anthony Perkins, Lee J. Cobb, Sessue Hayakawa, Henry Silva.
When was Green Mansions released and how long is it?
Green Mansions was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Green Mansions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Green Mansions was composed by Robert Franklyn, Bronislau Kaper, Sidney Cutner, Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Is Green Mansions based on a book or true story?
Green Mansions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Henry Hudson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Green Mansions?
Green Mansions holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).