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Johnny Handsome

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
12K
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Mickey Rourke in Johnny Handsome (1989)
After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.
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After being double crossed and thrown in prison, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.After being double crossed and thrown in prison, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.After being double crossed and thrown in prison, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.

  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • John Godey
    • Ken Friedman
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Ellen Barkin
    • Elizabeth McGovern
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writers
      • John Godey
      • Ken Friedman
    • Stars
      • Mickey Rourke
      • Ellen Barkin
      • Elizabeth McGovern
    • 64User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast26

    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • John 'Johnny Handsome' Sedley…
    Ellen Barkin
    Ellen Barkin
    • Sunny Boyd
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Donna McCarty
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Lt. A.Z. Drones
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Dr. Steven Resher
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Rafe Garrett
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Mikey Chalmette
    David Schramm
    David Schramm
    • Vic Dumask
    Yvonne Bryceland
    • Sister Luke
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Mr. Bonet
    J.W. Smith
    J.W. Smith
    • Larry
    Jeffrey Meek
    Jeffrey Meek
    • Earl
    • (as Jeff Meek)
    Allan Graf
    Allan Graf
    • Bob Lemoyne
    Ed Zang
    • Prestige Manager
    John P. Fertitta
    John P. Fertitta
    • Prestige Salesman
    • (as John Fertitta)
    Raynor Scheine
    Raynor Scheine
    • Gun Dealer
    Edward Walsh
    • Judge
    • (as Ed Walsh)
    Jim Burk
    • Prison Guard
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writers
      • John Godey
      • Ken Friedman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Al Pacino was initially interested in playing the title character, and worked with the producers on developing the script, but ultimately dropped out of the project, due to script problems. Pacino felt, despite numerous revisions, they had never been able to transcend the script's B-movie qualities.
    • Goofs
      During the graveyard scene, Larry "pumps" the action on a double barreled shotgun.
    • Quotes
      • Rafe Garrett: You got a real nice face now don't you, Johnny? But I think I liked it better the old way. Yeah, and I think I can help you get it back.
      • [punches Johnny]
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Black Rain/Heavy Petting/In Country/A Dry White Season/Heart of Dixie (1989)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 29, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Johnny Handsome - Der schöne Johnny
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Pictures
      • The Guber-Peters Company
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,237,794
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,437,642
      • Oct 1, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,237,794
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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