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Johnny Handsome

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
9.9K
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Ellen Barkin and 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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  • Crime
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  • Thriller

After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
9.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • John Godey(novel "The Three Worlds of Johnny Handsome")
    • Ken Friedman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Ellen Barkin
    • Elizabeth McGovern
Top credits
  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • John Godey(novel "The Three Worlds of Johnny Handsome")
    • Ken Friedman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Ellen Barkin
    • Elizabeth McGovern
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 53User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

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    Mickey Rourke and Elizabeth McGovern in Johnny Handsome (1989)

    Top cast

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    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • John 'Johnny Handsome' Sedleyas John 'Johnny Handsome' Sedley…
    Ellen Barkin
    Ellen Barkin
    • Sunny Boydas Sunny Boyd
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Donna McCartyas Donna McCarty
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Lt. A.Z. Dronesas Lt. A.Z. Drones
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Dr. Steven Resheras Dr. Steven Resher
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Rafe Garrettas Rafe Garrett
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Mikey Chalmetteas Mikey Chalmette
    David Schramm
    David Schramm
    • Vic Dumaskas Vic Dumask
    Yvonne Bryceland
    • Sister Lukeas Sister Luke
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Mr. Bonetas Mr. Bonet
    J.W. Smith
    • Larryas Larry
    Jeffrey Meek
    Jeffrey Meek
    • Earlas Earl
    • (as Jeff Meek)
    Allan Graf
    Allan Graf
    • Bob Lemoyneas Bob Lemoyne
    Ed Zang
    • Prestige Manageras Prestige Manager
    John P. Fertitta
    John P. Fertitta
    • Prestige Salesmanas Prestige Salesman
    • (as John Fertitta)
    Raynor Scheine
    Raynor Scheine
    • Gun Dealeras Gun Dealer
    Edward Walsh
    • Judgeas Judge
    • (as Ed Walsh)
    Jim Burk
    • Prison Guardas Prison Guard
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writers
      • John Godey(novel "The Three Worlds of Johnny Handsome")
      • Ken Friedman(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Johnny Handsome is a deformed gangster who plans a successful robbery with a friend of his, Mikey Chalmette, and another couple (Sunny Boid and Rafe Garrett). During the heist, Johnny and Mikey are double-crossed by Sunny and Rafe---Mikey is killed and Johnny sent to prison. While in prison, Johnny is invited to a rehabilitation program, where Dr. Steven Fischer rebuilds Johnny's face and helps Johnny get paroled. Johnny starts working in a shipyard, where he meets Donna McCarty and starts a romance. Lt. A.Z. Drones is a skeptical detective who follows the rehabilitation of Johnny. Johnny's new life is consumed by the desire of payback. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Revenge has a new face
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Al Pacino was initially interested in playing the title character, and worked with the producers on developing the script. However, Pacino 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

      Vic Dumask: I don't know you, Mr. Mitchell. What can I do for you?

      John 'Johnny Handsome' Sedley: A laundry service. Could be five million dollars worth.

      Vic Dumask: That sounds illegal.

      John 'Johnny Handsome' Sedley: [sotto voce] It is.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Black Rain/Heavy Petting/In Country/A Dry White Season/Heart of Dixie (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Theme

    User reviews53

    Review
    Top review
    A Movie with a Great Face
    When I first saw this movie I was a teen, and seeing it as a man now I like it even more. The main character really struck a cord with me and to this day still does for apparent reasons you'll see if you watch the film. The direction of the film is very good with a music score that fits the film's atmosphere perfectly . The acting is felt by the viewer if the story is given a chance by the viewer to touch their fears of not belonging anywhere. All in all a very good film that's entertaining and when understood not forgotten easily.
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    Details

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    • 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

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    • 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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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