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Crime thriller

Johnny (1999): Cast

Johnny (1999) movie poster

Johnny is a 1999 crime thriller directed by Carl Bessai, starring Chris William Martin as Johnny, Kyra Harper and Sabrina Grdevich. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Johnny (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Carl Bessai
Genres
Thriller , Crime , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Johnny About?

The premise of Johnny without spoilers.

Johnny, a megalomaniacal leader of a gang of squeegee‑scrubbing kids, discovers a video camera and uses it to enforce his twisted vision. He forces his followers to perform increasingly perilous “scenes,” pushing the limits of obedience while demanding, “What will you do for me?”

Johnny Themes & Keywords

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  • character name as title
  • group
  • video camera
  • squeegee
  • vomiting
  • windshield
  • urban setting
  • thief
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  • teenage girl
  • teenage boy
+18 more
  • street gang
  • runaway
  • pickpocket
  • mind game
  • juvenile delinquent
  • unwanted pregnancy
  • toronto ontario canada
  • street life
  • street child
  • sister sister relationship
  • prostitute
  • homosexuality
  • homeless child
  • estranged parent
  • bisexuality
  • amateur pornography
  • dogme 95
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Johnny Cast & Characters

Chris William Martin leads the cast as Johnny, with Kyra Harper as Ma and Sabrina Grdevich as Boutique Clerk. Directed by Carl Bessai; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Carl Bessai

More films directed by Carl Bessai, best-rated first: Emile, The Lears, Ungodly Acts and Mr. Miracle.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Johnny FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Johnny, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Johnny?

Johnny runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Johnny released?

Johnny was released on September 14, 1999.

Who directed Johnny?

Johnny was directed by Carl Bessai.

More films by Carl Bessai

Who is in the cast of Johnny?

Johnny stars Chris William Martin as Johnny, Kyra Harper as Ma and Sabrina Grdevich as Boutique Clerk, among 9 credited actors.

Does Johnny have a post-credit scene?

No. Johnny has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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