Johnny the Partisan (2000)
After the 8th September 1943 north of Italy is occupied by Germans. Italian army collapsed and the soldiers are escaped to the mountains trying to set up a resistance. Many civilians did the same and Johnny, an English literature student, is among them. Johnny avoids to band together the red partisans (communists) and tries to be part of the azure bands (former regular soldiers). But in both cases he is deluded by the partisan bands and discovers that the partisan war is less poetic and genuine that he thought. At one point anyway the partisans free Alba from Germans. When the city falls again in German hands Johnny escape with Ettore and Pierre. But, one after another, German army and Italian fascists captures the partisans and Johnny will pass the winter alone and isolated. He then finds the way to participate to one of the last attack to occupants, in fact the war will be over two months later.
Cast
- Stefano Dionisi - Johnny
- Gabriele Montanari - Rivella
- Toni Bertorelli - Padre di Johnny
- Lina Bernardi - Madre di Johnny
- Fabrizio Gifuni - Ettore
- Stefano Scherini - Vico
- Maximilian Nisi - Alessandro
- Flavio Bonacci - Chiodi
- Antonio Petrocelli - Cocito
- Andrea Di Casa - Giovane Capo Sommossa
Screenplay
- Beppe Fenoglio (Novel)
- Guido Chiesa
- Antonio Leotti
- Beppe Fenoglio (Story)
- Beppe Fenoglio (Idea)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Johnny the Partisan about?
- After the 8th September 1943 north of Italy is occupied by Germans. Italian army collapsed and the soldiers are escaped to the mountains trying to set up a resistance. Many civilians did the same and Johnny, an English literature student, is among them. Johnny avoids to band together the red partisans (communists) and tries to be part of the azure bands (former regular soldiers). But in both cases he is deluded by the partisan bands and discovers that the partisan war is less poetic and genuine that he thought. At one point anyway the partisans free Alba from Germans. When the city falls again in German hands Johnny escape with Ettore and Pierre. But, one after another, German army and Italian fascists captures the partisans and Johnny will pass the winter alone and isolated. He then finds the way to participate to one of the last attack to occupants, in fact the war will be over two months later.
- Who directed Johnny the Partisan?
- Johnny the Partisan was directed by Guido Chiesa.
- Who stars in Johnny the Partisan?
- Johnny the Partisan stars Stefano Dionisi, Gabriele Montanari, Toni Bertorelli, Lina Bernardi, Fabrizio Gifuni, Stefano Scherini.
- How long is Johnny the Partisan?
- Johnny the Partisan has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Johnny the Partisan?
- Johnny the Partisan is a Drama, War film.
- What is the budget of Johnny the Partisan?
- Johnny the Partisan had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Johnny the Partisan gross?
- Johnny the Partisan grossed $400,000 worldwide.
- Where was Johnny the Partisan produced?
- Johnny the Partisan was produced in Italy.