US EditionJohn Travolta set to unveil long-gestating directorial debut at Cannes Film Festival
- On Thursday, organizers announced John Travolta's directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," will hold its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Premiere Selection.
- Inspired by his longtime passion for aviation, Travolta wrote and illustrated the 1997 children's book that inspired the film, which depicts a nostalgic cross-country odyssey to Hollywood.
- Produced by JTP Films and Kids at Play, the Apple Original film stars newcomer Clark Shotwell and Kelly Eviston-Quinnett, with global streaming launch scheduled for May 29, 2026.
- The feature will screen in the festival's non-competitive Cannes Premiere Selection at the Debussy Theater, with Travolta expected to attend the world premiere in France next month.
- With over 9,000 flight hours, the 72-year-old actor previously brought "Pulp Fiction" to the festival, establishing himself as an iconic Hollywood figure over 50 years.
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The famous American actor John Travolta will present at the Cannes Festival his debut as director with Propeller One-Way Night Coach, a production by Apple Original Films that will have its world premiere at the Debussy Theatre of the Palais des Festivals in May.The film is part of the special section Cannes Premiere and marks the return of the performer, remembered by Pulp Fitcion and Grease, to the Croisette, where he had previously participat…
American actor John Travolta, best known for his roles in The Shining and Saturday Night Fever, has tried his hand at directing. The 72-year-old star has directed Propeller One-Way Night Coach, based on his book of the same name. It will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Actor John Travolta will take a new step in his career by presenting his debut as director at the upcoming Cannes Festival. The feature film, entitled Propeller One-Way Night Coach, will be exhibited out of competition within the Cannes Première section, according to the event's organization.
Travolta returns to Cannes with aviation-inspired directorial debut
Movie legend John Travolta will present his directorial debut "Propeller One-Way Night Coach", about a young boy's journey in the "golden age of aviation", at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organizers said Thursday.
It will be premiered at the Cannes Festival, even if it is out of competition."Propeller One-Way Night Coach" adapts a novel published by him in 1997.
John Travolta set to unveil long-gestating directorial debut at Cannes Film Festival
After a decades-long acting career, John Travolta is set to unveil his long-gestating directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
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