Jonathan Livingston Seagull(1973)
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Overview
Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his seagull clan. He rather experiments with new, always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in, the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in a quest for wisdom.
Director
Hall Bartlett
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
James Franciscus
as Jonathan Livingston Seagull (voice)
Juliet Mills
as Marina (voice)
Philip Ahn
as Chang (voice)
David Ladd
as Fletcher Lynd Seagull (voice)
Dorothy McGuire
as Mother (voice)
Richard Crenna
as Father (voice)
Kelly Harmon
as Kimmy (voice)
Hal Holbrook
as Elder (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
Hungarian
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • The Jonathan Company
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What is Jonathan Livingston Seagull about?▼
Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his seagull clan. He rather experiments with new, always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in, the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in a quest for wisdom.
Who directed Jonathan Livingston Seagull?▼
Jonathan Livingston Seagull was directed by Hall Bartlett and released in 1973. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Jonathan Livingston Seagull?▼
Jonathan Livingston Seagull has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Jonathan Livingston Seagull?▼
The cast of Jonathan Livingston Seagull includes James Franciscus as Jonathan Livingston Seagull (voice), Juliet Mills as Marina (voice), Philip Ahn as Chang (voice), David Ladd as Fletcher Lynd Seagull (voice), Dorothy McGuire as Mother (voice) and more.
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