The Christine Jorgensen Story
“The first man to become a woman!”
Synopsis
In the 1950s, a young American man goes to Denmark and makes headlines for having the first sex-change operation.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Hansen
Christine Jorgensen
Joan Tompkins
Aunt Thora
Quinn K. Redeker
Tom Crawford
John Himes
George Jorgensen Sr.
Ellen Clark
Florence Jorgensen
Rod McCary
Jess Warner
Will Kuluva
Professor Estabrook
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Dr. Victor Dahlman
Lynn Harper
Dolly
Trent Lehman
George at 7
Pamelyn Ferdin
Dolly as a Child
Bill Erwin
Pastor
Elaine Joyce
Loretta
Frank Gerstle
Reporter at Airport
Joyce Meadows
Tani
Sondra Scott
Angela
Don Pierce
Jack
Kathleen Cordell
Woman Reporter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Rapper
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent, Ellis St. Joseph
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Christine Jorgensen Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Rapper
Robert E. Kent, Ellis St. Joseph
Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
Jacques R. Marquette
R.A. Radecki
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Rapper
Director
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
Robert E. Kent
Writer
Edward Small
Producer
R.A. Radecki
Editor
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Ellis St. Joseph
Writer
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christine Jorgensen Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Christine Jorgensen Story about?
In the 1950s, a young American man goes to Denmark and makes headlines for having the first sex-change operation.
Who directed The Christine Jorgensen Story?
The Christine Jorgensen Story was directed by Irving Rapper.
Who stars in The Christine Jorgensen Story?
The principal cast of The Christine Jorgensen Story includes John Hansen, Joan Tompkins, Quinn K. Redeker, John Himes, Ellen Clark.
When was The Christine Jorgensen Story released and how long is it?
The Christine Jorgensen Story was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christine Jorgensen Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christine Jorgensen Story was composed by Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell.