Johnny Handsome (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Johnny Handsome is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Walter Hill, starring Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin and Lance Henriksen. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $7.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Johnny Handsome About?
The premise of Johnny Handsome without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After undergoing reconstructive surgery to alter his appearance, a former criminal seeks retribution against those who wronged him. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, he meticulously plans and executes his revenge, targeting the corrupt individuals responsible for his past suffering. The film explores themes of justice, redemption, and the dark consequences of betrayal in a suspenseful and gritty narrative.
Johnny Handsome Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- plastic surgery
- neo noir
- character name as series title
- erotica
- nickname as title
- convertible car
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- prison
- rehabilitation
- new life
- doctor
- detective
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- revenge
- robbery
- shipyard
- street shootout
- new identity
- presumed dead
- attempted murder
- gash in the face
- suitcase
- breakup
- payroll robbery
- female nudity
- sex
- nun
- speech impediment
- speech therapy
- double cross
- shot to death
- gun
- collectible coin store
- southern accent
- insult
- disfigurement
- disfigured face
- ironic name
- anti hero
- new orleans louisiana
- french quarter new orleans
- switchblade
- murder
- money
- hitman
- cemetery
- birth defect
- police
- showdown
- violence
- stilleto
Johnny Handsome Cast
Mickey Rourke leads the cast, with Ellen Barkin and Lance Henriksen. Directed by Walter Hill; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Walter Hill
Also Starring in Johnny Handsome
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Johnny Handsome Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Johnny Handsome 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Johnny Handsome Plot Summary
What happens in Johnny Handsome from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Petty criminal John Sedley, better known as Johnny Handsome, played by Mickey Rourke, faces life on the edge due to his deformed appearance. With a remarkable talent for observation and planning, he partners with his friend in a heist at a rare coin shop alongside Sunny Boyd (Ellen Barkin) and Rafe Garrett (Lance Henriksen). However, their plans drastically derail when Rafe and Sunny betray the team, leaving Johnny as the sole survivor of a deadly double-cross.
Full summary
The whole story of Johnny Handsome, scene by scene
Johnny Handsome Box Office
Johnny Handsome grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.2M
- US & Canada
- $7.2M
Johnny Handsome Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Johnny Handsome.
How Well Do You Know Johnny Handsome?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Johnny Handsome's real name?
Cars in Johnny Handsome
26 cars on screen, including the 1976 Chevrolet Nova and the 1980 Ford LTD.
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1980 Ford LTD Important role -
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Johnny Handsome Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “쟈니 핸섬” and “黎明前恶煞横行”.
- Also known as
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- 쟈니 핸섬
- 黎明前恶煞横行
- Fešák Johnny
- Johnny il bello
- Johnny belle gueule
- Красавчик Джонни
- Przystojniak
- Johnny el guapo
- Johnny Handsome - Der schöne Johnny
- Johnny, a jóarcú
- Ο ωραίος Τζόνι
- ג'וני היפה
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- Smukke Johnny
- Yakışıklı Johnny
- Джони Красавеца
- Красунчик Джонні
- 쟈니 핸썸
- Johnny Belle-gueule
- 玉面煞星
- Um Rosto Sem Passado
- ジョニー・ハンサム
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Johnny Handsome FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Johnny Handsome, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Johnny Handsome?
Johnny Handsome runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Johnny Handsome released?
Johnny Handsome was released on September 29, 1989.
Who directed Johnny Handsome?
Johnny Handsome was directed by Walter Hill.
More films by Walter Hill Who is in the cast of Johnny Handsome?
Johnny Handsome stars Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin and Lance Henriksen, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Johnny Handsome make at the box office?
Johnny Handsome grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
How is Johnny Handsome rated?
Johnny Handsome has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Johnny Handsome have a post-credit scene?
No. Johnny Handsome has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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