The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980)
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- 1h 40min
- Biography, Drama
- 29 Oct 1980 (USA)
- TV Movie
The gaudy rise and dizzy fall of the last great Hollywood blonde bombshell: Jayne Mansfield.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.
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| Loni Anderson | ... |
Jayne Mansfield
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| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... |
Mickey Hargitay
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| Ray Buktenica | ... |
Bob Garrett
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| Kathleen Lloyd | ... |
Carol Sue Peters
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| G.D. Spradlin | ... |
Gerald Conway
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| Dave Shelley | ... |
Barry Charles
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Laura Jacoby | ... |
Jayne Marie (at 6)
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| Whitney Rydbeck | ... |
Photographer
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John Medici | ... |
Bud Leland
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| Lewis Arquette | ... |
Publicity Man
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| James Jeter | ... |
Middle-Aged Man
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| Janice Kent | ... |
Young Woman Writer
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Lynn Philip Seibel | ... |
Casting Director
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| Gwen Van Dam | ... |
Vivian
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Joan Welles | ... |
Sheila
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| Buck Young | ... |
City Editor
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David Hunt Stafford | ... |
Driver
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Kathy Beaudine | ... |
Secretary (Casting Office)
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Nora Boland | ... |
Fan
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Cynthia Szigeti | ... |
Girl at Movie Popcorn Stand
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Lawrence Bame | ... |
Reporter #1
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Charles Parks | ... |
Reporter #2
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| Len Lawson | ... |
Reporter #1 (Hospital)
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J.P. Bumstead | ... |
Reporter #2 (Hospital)
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Elizabeth Gardner | ... |
Fan in Alley
(as Elizabeth A. Gardner)
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Frank Holmgren | ... |
Photographer
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Robb Madrid | ... |
Gate Guard
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William Ward | ... |
Photographer
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Lisa Brando | ... |
Stripper
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Deidre Hoffman | ... |
Jayne Marie Mansfield (uncredited)
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| Mike Monteleone | ... |
Stage Hand (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dick Lowry | ||
Written by
| Martha Saxton | ... | (book "Jayne Mansfield and the American Fifties") |
| Charles Dennis | ... | (teleplay) and |
| Nancy Gayle | ... | (teleplay) |
| Stephen Karpf | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Elinor Karpf | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| Joan Barnett | ... | producer |
| Gary Credle | ... | associate producer |
| Tom Kuhn | ... | executive producer |
| Alan Landsburg | ... | producer |
| Linda Otto | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jimmie Haskell | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Lohmann | ... | (as Paul Lohman) |
Editing by
| Corky Ehlers | ||
Editorial Department
| Kristi Johns | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Vicki Rosenberg | ||
Art Direction by
| Elayne Barbara Ceder | ... | (as Barbara Ceder) |
Set Decoration by
| Ethel Robins Richards | ||
Costume Design by
| Warden Neil | ... | wardrobe designer |
Makeup Department
| Silvia Abascal | ... | hair stylist |
| Janis Clark | ... | hair stylist |
| Alan Friedman | ... | makeup artist |
| Lona Jeffers | ... | makeup artist (as Lona Mardock Jeffers) |
Production Management
| Gary Credle | ... | production manager |
| Howard Lipstone | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Tony Pinker | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas M. Hammel | ... | second assistant director (as Thomas Hammel) |
| John Marias | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Ray Jeffers | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| James Beshears | ... | supervising sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Doug J. Campbell | ... | second company grip |
| J. Michael Marlett | ... | gaffer (as Mike Marlett) |
| Guy Polzel | ... | key grip |
| Timothy E. Wade | ... | camera operator (as Tim Wade) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Butler | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Rob Harland | ... | location manager |
| Bobby Howard | ... | location manager |
| Ron Von Schimmelmann | ... | location auditor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lester Hoyle | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Shaffer | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jerry Sidwell | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Bob Ames | ... | production auditor |
| Joanne DiVito | ... | choreographer (as Joanne Di Vito) |
| Michael Ann Heinemann | ... | title designer |
| Marilyn Lassen | ... | assistant: Mr. Landsburg |
| Deborah Love | ... | production assistant (as Debbie Love) |
| Janice Peters | ... | production coordinator |
| Laura Petticord | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Pratt | ... | production liaison |
| Teresa Seeger | ... | production assistant |
| Stephanie Angelini | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Enskat | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Geoff Minger | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1980) (United States) (tv)
- Cargo Records (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Fil à Film (1988) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- M6 (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- PolyGram Vidéo (1984) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Schröder Media (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Syme Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Taurus Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- USA Home Video (II) (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- VZ-Handelsgesellschaft (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Videogram (1985) (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Edwards Lowell (furs: Loni Anderson)
- Neiman-Tillar Associates (creative sound services)
- Otto-Barnett Associates (casting)
- Twentieth Century Fox (sound re-recording)
- Westheimer Company (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The movie tells the story of Hollywood movie star Jayne Mansfield. Like Marilyn Monroe, Mansfield was a sex symbol of the 1950s. She was able to succeed in Hollywood, became the owner of several theater awards. She also appeared several times in Playboy magazine. Her tragic death in a road accident ended her life at age 34. Written by Peter-Patrick76 (peter-patrick@mail.com) |
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| Taglines | Small town girl. Wife and mother. Starlet. Love goddess. Sex symbol. No one's dream blazed so hot and burnt out so fast! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Loni Anderson's real-life daughter, Deidre Hoffman, plays the teenage version of Jayne Mansfield's daughter Jayne Marie Mansfield. See more » |
| Goofs | The radio broadcaster at the film's ending announcing the death of Jayne Mansfield says, "Miss Mansfield was 36 years old". In fact, Jayne was 34 years old. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Terminator (2017). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Put Your Arms Around Me Honey See more » |
| Quotes |
Jayne Mansfield:
Carol Sue where's the vodka? See more » |