Johnny Appleseed (1986): Cast
Johnny Appleseed is a 1986 family film directed by Christopher Guest, starring Shelley Duvall, Martin Short and Jane Alden. It runs 51 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Director
- Christopher Guest
- Genre
- Family
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Johnny Appleseed About?
The premise of Johnny Appleseed without spoilers.
Shelley Duvall hosts this 1980s series that dramatizes famous figures and events. In this episode, Martin Short plays Jonathan Chapman, a man obsessed with apples and his sweetheart Betty Nature (Molly Ringwald). He roams the countryside planting apple seeds, provoking the ruler of Smithville (Rob Reiner) in an American tale.
Johnny Appleseed Cast & Characters
Shelley Duvall leads the cast, with Martin Short as Jonathan Chapman and Jane Alden as Mrs. Chapman. Directed by Christopher Guest; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director Christopher Guest
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Shelley Duvall as themselves -
Martin Short as Jonathan Chapman - Jane Alden as Mrs. Chapman
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Molly Ringwald as Betty Nature
Also Starring in Johnny Appleseed
· 18 more- Rob Reiner Ruler
- Michael McKean Mac Macintosh
- Will Sampson Chief
- Lewis Arquette Jimbo Smith / Narrator
- Walter Olkewicz Zeke
- Anne Jackson Mother Nature
- Garry Goodrow Mr. Goodwin
- Robert Jayne Little Johnny
- Mark Blankfield Larry
- Archie Hahn Jed
- Alan Autry Butch
- David McCharen Bart
- Apesanahkwat Scout #1
- Tom O'Rourke Joe
- Richardson Morse Mr. Chapman
- Tim Sampson Scout #2
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- Stewart Duvall Settler
- Martha Ferris Edna
More from Christopher Guest
More films directed by Christopher Guest: Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin, Ohh Nooo!!! Mr. Bill’s Classics!, Almost Heroes and Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.
Johnny Appleseed Also Known As
Also known as “Tall Tales & Legends: Johnny Appleseed”.
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- Tall Tales & Legends: Johnny Appleseed
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Johnny Appleseed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Johnny Appleseed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Johnny Appleseed?
Johnny Appleseed runs 51 minutes.
When was Johnny Appleseed released?
Johnny Appleseed was released in 1986.
Who directed Johnny Appleseed?
Johnny Appleseed was directed by Christopher Guest.
More films by Christopher Guest Who is in the cast of Johnny Appleseed?
Johnny Appleseed stars Shelley Duvall, Martin Short as Jonathan Chapman and Jane Alden as Mrs. Chapman, among 22 credited actors.
Does Johnny Appleseed have a post-credit scene?
No. Johnny Appleseed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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