The Jayne Mansfield Story
Synopsis
Armed with an imposing physical presence and a shrewd ability to capture press attention, Jayne Mansfield carved her path in Hollywood by molding a "buxom dumb blonde" caricature and positioning herself as Marilyn Monroe's primary studio rival. As she achieved success on the screen and on magazine covers, she met bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, the newly crowned Mr. Universe. Together, they formed an iconic, glamour-filled power couple in the eyes of the media. However, behind the public shine of their dazzling lifestyle and the birth of their children, Jayne's career began to decline as Hollywood's tastes shifted and the archetype that catapulted her to fame became obsolete.
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Loni Anderson "The Jayne Mansfield Story"
Type: Teaser • Published 2020-06-27
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Loni Anderson
Jayne Mansfield
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mickey Hargitay
Ray Buktenica
Bob Garrett
Kathleen Lloyd
Carol Sue Peters
G.D. Spradlin
Gerald Conway
Dave Shelley
Barry Charles
Laura Jacoby
Jayne Marie (at 6)
Whitney Rydbeck
Photographer
John Medici
Bud Leland
Lewis Arquette
Publicity Man
James Jeter
Middle-Aged Man
Janice Kent
Young Woman Writer
Lynn Philip Seibel
Casting Director
Gwen Van Dam
Vivian
Joan Welles
Sheila
Buck Young
City Editor
David Hunt Stafford
Driver
Kathy Beaudine
Secretary (Casting Office)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dennis, Nancy Gayle, Elinor Karpf, Stephen Karpf, Martha Saxton
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- The Jayne Mansfield Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alan Landsburg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Charles Dennis, Nancy Gayle, Elinor Karpf, Stephen Karpf, Martha Saxton
Jimmie Haskell
Paul Lohmann
Corky Ehlers
Tom Kuhn, Linda Otto, Alan Landsburg, Joan Barnett
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Lowry
Director
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Linda Otto
Producer
Alan Landsburg
Producer
Corky Ehlers
Editor
Joan Barnett
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Jayne Mansfield Story about?
Armed with an imposing physical presence and a shrewd ability to capture press attention, Jayne Mansfield carved her path in Hollywood by molding a "buxom dumb blonde" caricature and positioning herself as Marilyn Monroe's primary studio rival. As she achieved success on the screen and on magazine covers, she met bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, the newly crowned Mr. Universe. Together, they formed an iconic, glamour-filled power couple in the eyes of the media. However, behind the public shine of their dazzling lifestyle and the birth of their children, Jayne's career began to decline as Hollywood's tastes shifted and the archetype that catapulted her to fame became obsolete.
Who directed The Jayne Mansfield Story?
The Jayne Mansfield Story was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in The Jayne Mansfield Story?
The principal cast of The Jayne Mansfield Story includes Loni Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ray Buktenica, Kathleen Lloyd, G.D. Spradlin.
When was The Jayne Mansfield Story released and how long is it?
The Jayne Mansfield Story was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jayne Mansfield Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jayne Mansfield Story was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
Is The Jayne Mansfield Story based on a book or true story?
The Jayne Mansfield Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Martha Saxton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jayne Mansfield Story?
The Jayne Mansfield Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).