The Christine Jorgensen Story
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Irving Rapper
John Hansen
Joan Tompkins
Quinn Redeker
John Himes
Ellen Clark
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Fascinated by all things feminine since childhood, George Jorgensen, Jr., secures a position as a fashion photographer for a top advertising agency. During an assignment in Southampton, however, the models dispute Jorgensen's masculinity, and his mentor, homosexual executive Jess Wanner, attempts to rape him. The photographer contemplates suicide, but instead participates in a series of hormone experiments conducted by Professor Estabrook and agrees to a sex change operation performed by Denmark's leading surgeon, Dr. Victor Dahlman. While recuperating from the successful operation, the first of its kind, Jorgensen remains in Copenhagen living with his supportive Aunt Thora and assuming the name of her dead daughter Christine. Dreading publicity, the photographer shuns all reporters except magazine writer Tom Crawford. During an extensive interview in a secluded mountain cabin the two fall in love, and Crawford persuades Jorgensen to return to New York and begin life anew.
Director
Irving Rapper
Cast
John Hansen
Joan Tompkins
Quinn Redeker
John Himes
Ellen Clark
Rod Mccary
Will Kuluva
Oscar Beregi
Lynn Harper
Trent Lehman
Pamelyn Ferdin
Bill Erwin
Joyce Meadows
Sondra Scott
Don Pierce
Elaine Joyce
Eddie Frank
Dee Carroll
Peter Bourne
Crew
Roger George
Morris Hoffman
Christine Jorgensen
Howard Kazanjian
Robert E. Kent
Robert E. Kent
Harold E. Knox
Louis Lacava
Moss Mabry
Jacques Marquette
Robert O. Pearman
Paul Sawtell
Bert Shefter
Edward Small
Edward Small
Ellis St. Joseph
Frank Sylos
Brad Trask
Grant Whytock
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Ah, you Americans, you're advanced in so many ways! But when it comes to sex, hmm! Childish! Operate on the brain! Perform a lobotomy, fine! But take a pair of testicles and *everybody* explodes!- Dr. Victor Dahlmen
Remember, never throw away a chance for happiness too quickly...it can get to be a habit.- Aunt Thora
Trivia
Notes
Prerelease title: Christine. Original running time: 98 min.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1970
Released in United States June 1996
Shown at New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 6-16, 1996.
Released in United States June 1996 (Shown at New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 6-16, 1996.)
Released in United States 1970
