American film legend John Travolta received an unexpected Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The award ceremony preceded the premiere of his directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach."

U.S. screen ⁠legend John Travolta, ​star of hits such as "Pulp Fiction" and "Grease," was surprised on Friday with an honorary ​Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut "Propeller One-Way Night Coach."