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The Jayne Mansfield Story
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The Jayne Mansfield Story

1980-10-29 · 100 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · TV Movie

Armed with an imposing physical presence and a shrewd ability to capture press attention, Jayne Mansfield carved her path in Hollywood by molding a "buxom dumb blonde" caricature and positioning herself as Marilyn Monroe's primary studio rival. As she achieved success on the screen and on magazine covers, she met bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, the newly crowned Mr. Universe. Together, they formed an iconic, glamour-filled power couple in the eyes of the media. However, behind the public shine of their dazzling lifestyle and the birth of their children, Jayne's career began to decline as Hollywood's tastes shifted and the archetype that catapulted her to fame became obsolete.

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Directors
Dick Lowry
Production companies
Alan Landsburg Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Loni AndersonLoni AndersonJayne Mansfield
Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerMickey Hargitay
Ray BuktenicaRay BuktenicaBob Garrett
Kathleen LloydKathleen LloydCarol Sue Peters
G.D. SpradlinG.D. SpradlinGerald Conway
Dave ShelleyDave ShelleyBarry Charles
Laura JacobyLaura JacobyJayne Marie (at 6)
Whitney RydbeckPhotographer
John MediciBud Leland
Lewis ArquetteLewis ArquettePublicity Man
James JeterJames JeterMiddle-Aged Man
Janice KentJanice KentYoung Woman Writer
Lynn Philip SeibelLynn Philip SeibelCasting Director
Gwen Van DamGwen Van DamVivian
Joan WellesSheila
Buck YoungBuck YoungCity Editor
David Hunt StaffordDriver
Kathy BeaudineSecretary (Casting Office)
Nora BolandFan
Cynthia SzigetiCynthia SzigetiGirl at Movie Popcorn Stand

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