Johnny Be Good (1988)

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91 min - Comedy | Sport - 25 March 1988 (USA)

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It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Anthony Michael Hall	...	Johnny Walker
	Robert Downey Jr.	...	Leo Wiggins
	Paul Gleason	...	Wayne Hisler
	Uma Thurman	...	Georgia Elkans
	Steve James	...	Coach Sanders
	Seymour Cassel	...	Wallace Gibson
	Michael Greene	...	Tex Wade
	Marshall Bell	...	Chief Elkans
	Deborah May	...	Mrs. Walker
	Michael Alldredge	...	Vinny Kroll
	Jennifer Tilly	...	Connie Hisler
	Jon Stafford	...	Bad Breath
	Peter Koch	...	Pete Andropolous
	Howard Cosell	...	Himself
	Jim McMahon	...	Himself

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It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career? Written by Steve Derby <sderby@sdeco.com>

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Every college in the country wants Johnny. 'Cause when he's good he's very very good. And when he's bad he's better.

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Comedy | Sport

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 1988 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Bom dia Meninas See more »

Filming Locations:

Georgetown, Texas, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,249,388 (USA) (27 March 1988) (1168 Screens)

Gross:

$17,550,399 (USA)

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Orion Pictures Corporation See more »

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Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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During a scene where Johnny (Anthony Michael Hall) is drumming, you can clearly see a Charlie Chaplin poster. Robert Downey Jr., who plays Leo Wiggins, played Charlie Chaplin in the movie titled Chaplin. See more »

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Georgia Elkans: Well. Since you're not going to speak, you WILL rub my feet.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (#5.23)" (1993) See more »

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"No Place Like Home"
Written and Performed by Bernie Shanahan See more »

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