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4.0 / 10(18 votes)IMDbR19691h 9m$27M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Stewardesses

“The Unpublishable Novel Is Now America's Most Controversial Film!”

Synopsis

A single eventful night in the lives of a crew of Los Angeles-based, trans-Pacific stewardesses, as they experiment with drugs and engage in various sexual encounters. The Stewardesses is a 1969 Softcore 3-D film. Produced on a budget of just over $100,000, the film grossed over $27,000,000 (USD) in 1970 dollars, becoming the most profitable 3-D film ever released.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 25, 1969

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (270x ROI)

Production Budget

$100K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$27M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

270x

+$26.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $100KWorldwide: $27M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Al Silliman Jr.
Screenplay & Story
Al Silliman Jr.
Original Score
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Original Title
The Stewardesses
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 9m
Production Budget
$100K
Worldwide Gross
$27M
Production Studios
Hollywood Films, Sherpix

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Al Silliman Jr.

Screenplay & Story

Al Silliman Jr.

Original Score & Music

Jaime Mendoza-Nava

Director of Photography

Chris J. Condon

Film Editing

Cordell Fray

Producers

Al Silliman Jr., Chris J. Condon, Louis K. Sher

Department Leadership Roster

Al Silliman Jr.

Director

Al Silliman Jr.

Writer

Al Silliman Jr.

Producer

Chris J. Condon

Producer

Chris J. Condon

Director of Photography

Jaime Mendoza-Nava

Original Music Composer

Cordell Fray

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Stewardesses.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stewardesses

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

What is The Stewardesses about?

A single eventful night in the lives of a crew of Los Angeles-based, trans-Pacific stewardesses, as they experiment with drugs and engage in various sexual encounters. The Stewardesses is a 1969 Softcore 3-D film. Produced on a budget of just over $100,000, the film grossed over $27,000,000 (USD) in 1970 dollars, becoming the most profitable 3-D film ever released.

Who directed The Stewardesses?

The Stewardesses was directed by Al Silliman Jr..

Who stars in The Stewardesses?

The principal cast of The Stewardesses includes Christina Hart, Ronald South, William Condos, Anita de Moulin, Paula Erikson.

When was The Stewardesses released and how long is it?

The Stewardesses was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Stewardesses?

The Stewardesses had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $27M at the worldwide box office (270 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for The Stewardesses?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stewardesses was composed by Jaime Mendoza-Nava.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stewardesses?

The Stewardesses holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).