John Paul Jones
“The adventures that will live forever in America's naval history!”
Synopsis
The career of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia.
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JOHN PAUL JONES (1959) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-01
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Robert Stack
John Paul Jones
Marisa Pavan
Aimee de Tellison
Charles Coburn
Benjamin Franklin
Erin O'Brien
Dorothea Danders
Bette Davis
Empress Catherine the Great
Macdonald Carey
Patrick Henry
Jean-Pierre Aumont
King Louis XVI
David Farrar
John Wilkes
Peter Cushing
Captain Richard Pearson
Susana Canales
Marie Antoinette
Georges Rivière
Russian Chamberlain
Tom Brannum
Peter Wooley
Basil Sydney
Sir William Young
Bruce Cabot
Gunner Lowrie
Archie Duncan
Duncan MacBean
Thomas Gomez
Esek Hopkins
Judson Laire
Mr. Danders
Bob Cunningham
Lt. Wallingford
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farrow, Jesse Lasky Jr., Clements Ripley
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- John Paul Jones
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Bronston Productions, Cesáreo González
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
John Farrow, Jesse Lasky Jr., Clements Ripley
Max Steiner
Michel Kelber
Eda Warren
Samuel Bronston
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Samuel Bronston
Producer
Franz Bachelin
Production Design
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
John Farrow
Writer
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Writer
Eda Warren
Editor
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Paul Jones
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What is John Paul Jones about?
The career of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia.
Who directed John Paul Jones?
John Paul Jones was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in John Paul Jones?
The principal cast of John Paul Jones includes Robert Stack, Marisa Pavan, Charles Coburn, Erin O'Brien, Bette Davis.
When was John Paul Jones released and how long is it?
John Paul Jones was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for John Paul Jones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Paul Jones was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Paul Jones?
John Paul Jones holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).