Johnny Blue (2014)

'Johnny Blue' is the story of two teenage boys from different backgrounds that find friendship through music and the love of playing the guitar. Johnny is an exceptional guitarist and ... See full summary »

Director:

John Orrichio

Writer:

John Orrichio (screenwriter)

Stars:

Shirley Jones, Kevin Sizemore, Jennifer Butler

Cast

Credited cast:
Shirley Jones	...	Dotty
Kevin Sizemore	...	Louis Blumonti
Jennifer Butler	...	Lisa
Roberto Lombardi	...	Steve Brey
Christina Sampson	...	Young Mother
Christy Callas	...	Emma Owens
Phil Hall	...	Doctor
Dan Rush	...	Detective Gorgon
Vince Puma	...	Detective Rocco

Storyline

'Johnny Blue' is the story of two teenage boys from different backgrounds that find friendship through music and the love of playing the guitar. Johnny is an exceptional guitarist and singer. He lives at home with his parents, Ellen and Louis. Louis is confined to a wheelchair after an automobile accident left him a paraplegic. Louis is bigoted toward Julie and Charles, an African-American family who just moved into their neighborhood. Johnny befriends Charles, the families mentally challenged teenage boy who also plays the guitar. Ellen, Johnny's Mom, is having a difficult time trying to take care of Louis. Johnny is worried that he will lose his father, while it is revealed that Charles' father was murdered and that the crime was never solved. As the two boys become friends, the realization of just who might have murdered Charles father comes to light. 'Johnny Blue' has emotional family moments coupled with some thrilling plot twists to make an enjoyable dramatic film for all.

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Plot Keywords:

teenage boy | guitarist | friendship | african american | singer | 

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Taglines:

Two Friends, Two Families, One Unsolved Murder

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

MySpace Site Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 2014 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Frenchtown, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gold Castle Films, Orrichio Films, RTL Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min 108 min (theatrical)

Color:

Color