Captain Johnno (1988)
A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister leaves to go to boarding school, he is so upset he runs away to an island hiding place, causing much distress in the town. His friend Tony helps him understand how much he is loved and missed by the townsfolk and his family.
Director: Mario Andreacchio
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: April 17, 1988
Cast
- Damien Walters - Capt. Johnno
- John Waters - Frank
- Rebecca Sykes - Julie
- Michele Fawdon - Kathleen
- Joe Petruzzi - Tony
- Elspeth Ballantyne - Mrs. Greenwood
Screenplay
Music: Stephen Matters
Cinematography: Roger Dowling
Production: The Australian Children's Television Foundation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Revcom Télévision
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mario Andreacchio
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Captain Johnno about?
- A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister leaves to go to boarding school, he is so upset he runs away to an island hiding place, causing much distress in the town. His friend Tony helps him understand how much he is loved and missed by the townsfolk and his family.
- Who directed Captain Johnno?
- Captain Johnno was directed by Mario Andreacchio.
- Who stars in Captain Johnno?
- Captain Johnno stars Damien Walters, John Waters, Rebecca Sykes, Michele Fawdon, Joe Petruzzi, Elspeth Ballantyne.
- How long is Captain Johnno?
- Captain Johnno has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Captain Johnno?
- Captain Johnno is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was Captain Johnno produced?
- Captain Johnno was produced in Australia.