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Johnny Flash (1986): Cast

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Johnny Flash is a 1986 comedy directed by Werner Nekes, starring Helge Schneider as Johnny Flash, Andreas Kunze and Heike-Melba Fendel. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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Johnny Flash (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Werner Nekes
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Johnny Flash About?

The premise of Johnny Flash without spoilers.

Jurgen, a low‑profile electrician, harbors an ambition to become a pop star. Pressured by his overbearing mother to chase fame, he finds himself the target of two rival managers battling for his contract. Amid the chaos, all he truly longs for is a decent night’s sleep.

Johnny Flash Themes & Keywords

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  • young man
  • music store
  • music agent
  • electrician
  • microphone
  • bicyclist
  • mother son relationship
  • career
  • singer
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Johnny Flash Cast & Characters

Helge Schneider leads the cast as Johnny Flash, with Andreas Kunze as Johnny's mother and Heike-Melba Fendel as Aunt from Musik SAT. Directed by Werner Nekes; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Werner Nekes

More films directed by Werner Nekes: The Day of the Painter, Uliisses, Beuys and T-Wo-Men.

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FAQ

Johnny Flash FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Johnny Flash?

Johnny Flash runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was Johnny Flash released?

Johnny Flash was released on October 23, 1986.

Who directed Johnny Flash?

Johnny Flash was directed by Werner Nekes.

More films by Werner Nekes

Who is in the cast of Johnny Flash?

Johnny Flash stars Helge Schneider as Johnny Flash, Andreas Kunze as Johnny's mother and Heike-Melba Fendel as Aunt from Musik SAT, among 4 credited actors.

Does Johnny Flash have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Johnny Flash in?

The original language of Johnny Flash is German.

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