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The Christine Jorgensen Story

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Wikipedia article




'The Christine Jorgensen Story' is a 1970 American drama film and a fictionalized biographical film about trans woman Christine Jorgensen. While the overall premise of the film is accurate, many of the details are fictionalized for the continuity of the film. It was directed by Irving Rapper and based on Christine Jorgensen's autobiography.

Plot



Cast



Production



A film based on the book was proposed in 1960. Edward Small bought the film rights in 1968. Jorgensen later claimed under the contract she would be entitled to 10% of the gross and 3.5% of the budget.

"Every female impersonator in the world came flying into Hollywood demanding he was Christine", said Jorgensen later.

George/Christine is played by John Hansen.

Irving Rapper said Small gave him the job as director because it required someone who had sensitivity.

Release



Reviews were mixed.

Jorgensen later unsuccessfully tried to get a restraining order to stop Small's estate from exploiting the film, claiming Small diverted $100,000 owed to her for his own use. Jorgensen said she was worried United Artists would exploit the film as a B movie.

Home media



'The Christine Jorgensen Story' was released on DVD by MGM Home Entertainment on October 12, 2011, through its Ultimate Collection DVD-on-demand service.

See also



* List of American films of 1970

* Transgender in film and television

References




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