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Apple TV Debuts Travolta’s Cannes-Opening Film, May 29 Premiere

5/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Apple TV released the trailer for actor John Travolta’s film Propeller One-Way Night Coach, confirming a premiere on May 29, 2026, and a Cannes opening (May 12–23).
John Travolta wrote, directed, narrated and produced the movie, adapting his 1997 book, casting actor Clark Shotwell, actress Kelly Eviston-Quinnett and actress Ella Bleu Travolta.
The plot follows eight-year-old Jeff on a cross-country trek to Hollywood, stopping in Pittsburgh, Chicago and Los Angeles.

History

Historical Context

In 1976 Cannes awarded Martin Scorsese’s low-budget ($1.9 million) Taxi Driver the Palme d’Or, launching Robert De Niro’s stardom. Apple TV’s trailer now promises John Travolta’s self-directed Propeller One-Way Night Coach will open Cannes in May 2026, echoing that breakthrough strategy. The pairing highlights how Cannes openings can revive careers and shape cross-genre storytelling.

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Story summary

Apple TV released the trailer for actor John Travolta’s film Propeller One-Way Night Coach, confirming a premiere on May 29, 2026, and a Cannes opening (May 12–23).
John Travolta wrote, directed, narrated and produced the movie, adapting his 1997 book, casting actor Clark Shotwell, actress Kelly Eviston-Quinnett and actress Ella Bleu Travolta.
The plot follows eight-year-old Jeff on a cross-country trek to Hollywood, stopping in Pittsburgh, Chicago and Los Angeles.

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