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Johns (1996)

R 96 min  -  Drama  -   31 January 1997 (USA)
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It's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A.... See full summary »

Director:

Scott Silver

Writer:

Scott Silver
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Arquette ...
John
Lukas Haas ...
Donner
Tony Epper Tony Epper ...
John C. McGinley ...
Danny Cohen
Keith David ...
Homeless John
Wilson Cruz ...
Mikey
Joshua Schaefer Joshua Schaefer ...
David (as Josh Schaefer)
Sydney Lassick Sydney Lassick ...
Al
Christopher Gartin ...
Eli
Ruth Silver Ruth Silver ...
Tourist Mom
Alanna Ubach ...
Nikki
N'Bushe Wright ...
X-Mas Junkie
Richard T. Jones ...
Mr. Popper (as Richard Timothy Jones)
Richard Kind ...
Paul Truman
Elliott Gould ...
Manny Gould
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Storyline

It's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A., and he wants to spend that night and the next day at the posh Park Plaza Hotel. He's ripped off a local drug dealer to pay the bill, but as he's sleeping that morning, someone steals his shoes right off his feet, with the money in them. Meanwhile, Donner, a lad new to the streets, wants John to leave the city with him for Camelot, a theme park in Branson, MO, where they'll work as lifeguards. John spends the day trying to hustle the money for the hotel, avoid Jimmy the Warlock, keep his girl friend placated, and figure out how to deal with Donner's friendship. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hotel | Money | Friendship | Friend | Shoe  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language, and for some violence and drug use See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Johns - katu antaa See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$50,789 (USA) (2 February 1997) (8 Screens)

Gross:

$50,789 (USA) (2 February 1997)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bandeira Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Scott Silver researched his script by offering $20 to rent boys to tell him tales of their lives on the street. See more »

Quotes

Donner: I am not a prostitute. I am an entertainer. I do not go in for violence.
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Crazy Credits

The director would like to thank: ... and all the hustlers who shared their stories for $20 - John, Kurtis, Justin, Craig, John, Nikki, David, Scott, Sal and Sal. See more »

Connections

References True Grit (1969) See more »

Soundtracks

"Chant Setting: Ite Missa Est"
Written by Anonymous
Performed by Anonymous &
Courtesy of Harmonia Mundi USA See more »