Johnny Handsome (1989)
They changed his looks, his life and his future... but they couldn't change his past .
A career criminal who has been deformed since birth is given a new face by a kindly doctor and paroled from prison. It appears that he has gone straight, but he is really planning his revenge on the man who killed his mentor and sent him to prison.
Director: Walter Hill
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: September 12, 1989
Filmori Rating: 2.3/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Mickey Rourke - Johnny Handsome
- Ellen Barkin - Sunny Boyd
- Morgan Freeman - Lt. A.Z. Drones
- Forest Whitaker - Dr. Steven Fisher
- Elizabeth McGovern - Donna McCarty
- Lance Henriksen - Rafe Garrett
- Scott Wilson - Mikey Chalmette
- David Schramm - Vic Dumask
- Peter Jason - Mr. Bonet
- Yvonne Bryceland - Sister Luke
Screenplay
- John Godey (Author)
- Ken Friedman (Screenplay)
Music: Ry Cooder
Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: Carmel Davies, Donn Aron
Production: The Guber-Peters Company, Roven Productions, Carolco Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Gripping Violent Crime, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, mask, individual, operation, robbery, restart, ex-detainee, new orleans, louisiana, new identity, ugliness, plastic surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Johnny Handsome about?
- A career criminal who has been deformed since birth is given a new face by a kindly doctor and paroled from prison. It appears that he has gone straight, but he is really planning his revenge on the man who killed his mentor and sent him to prison.
- Who directed Johnny Handsome?
- Johnny Handsome was directed by Walter Hill.
- Who stars in Johnny Handsome?
- Johnny Handsome stars Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman, Forest Whitaker, Elizabeth McGovern, Lance Henriksen.
- How long is Johnny Handsome?
- Johnny Handsome has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Johnny Handsome?
- Johnny Handsome is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Johnny Handsome?
- Johnny Handsome has a Filmori rating of 2.3/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Johnny Handsome?
- Johnny Handsome had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Johnny Handsome gross?
- Johnny Handsome grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Johnny Handsome produced?
- Johnny Handsome was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Johnny Handsome?
- The themes of Johnny Handsome include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Gripping Violent Crime, Prison Riot and Anarchy.