Joanna
“She's top banana…”
Synopsis
When 17 year old Joanna comes to Swinging London, she meets a host of colourful characters, discovers the pleasures of casual sex and falls in love. That's when things get complicated.
Top Cast
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Geneviève Waïte
Joanna Sorrin
Calvin Lockhart
Gordon
Donald Sutherland
Lord Peter Sanderson
Christian Doermer
Hendrik Casson
Glenna Forster-Jones
Beryl
Marda Vanne
Granny
Fiona Lewis
Miranda De Hyde
Manning Wilson
Inspector
Caroline Munro
Extra (uncredited)
Anthony Ainley
Bruce
Brenda Kempner
Bespectacled Woman
David Collings
Critic
Suki Potier
Bespectacled Woman
Jenny Hanley
Married Woman
Richard Hurndall
Sibylla Kay
Annette Robertson
Simon Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sarne
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Sarne
- Original Score
- Rod McKuen
- Original Title
- Joanna
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Laughlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sarne
Michael Sarne
Rod McKuen
Walter Lassally, David Muir
Norman Wanstall
Michael Laughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sarne
Director
Sue West
Costume Design
Michael Laughlin
Producer
Norman Wanstall
Editor
Michael Wield
Production Design
Michael Sarne
Screenplay
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Virginia Hamilton-Kearse
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joanna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joanna about?
When 17 year old Joanna comes to Swinging London, she meets a host of colourful characters, discovers the pleasures of casual sex and falls in love. That's when things get complicated.
Who directed Joanna?
Joanna was directed by Michael Sarne.
Who stars in Joanna?
The principal cast of Joanna includes Geneviève Waïte, Calvin Lockhart, Donald Sutherland, Christian Doermer, Glenna Forster-Jones.
When was Joanna released and how long is it?
Joanna was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Joanna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joanna was composed by Rod McKuen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joanna?
Joanna holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).