Jamaica Inn
"He ruled Jamaica Inn...citadel of sin on the moors, curse-ridden, shunned, reviled. Enough sensations for a dozen pictures. Laughton at his most magnificent."
Originally released in 1939. Jamaica Inn is a crime/adventure film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, and Robert Newton
Synopsis
In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure ships to their doom along the coast. As she becomes entangled in their crimes, Mary must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the terror that haunts the moors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (236 votes)
Budget
$200.4K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Laughton
as Sir Humphrey Pengallan
Maureen O'Hara
as Mary Yellan
Robert Newton
as James "Jem" Trehearne
Leslie Banks
as Joss Merlyn
Marie Ney
as Patience Merlyn
Horace Hodges
as Chadwick
Emlyn Williams
as Harry
Wylie Watson
as Salvation
Mervyn Johns
as Thomas
Hay Petrie
as Sir Humphrey's Groom Sam
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $200,436
Production Companies
- Mayflower Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica Inn about?
In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure s...
Who directed Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Jamaica Inn released?
Jamaica Inn was released on May 11, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jamaica Inn?
The main cast of Jamaica Inn includes Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Marie Ney.
Is Jamaica Inn worth watching?
Jamaica Inn has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 236 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.