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Johns

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.8K
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Johns (1996)
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  • Drama
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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., and he wants to spend that night and the next day at the posh Park Plaza H... Read allIt'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 morni... Read allIt'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... Read all

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Scott Silver
  • Writer
    • Scott Silver
  • Stars
    • David Arquette
    • Lukas Haas
    • Tony Epper
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Silver
  • Writer
    • Scott Silver
  • Stars
    • David Arquette
    • Lukas Haas
    • Tony Epper
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    David Arquette and Wilson Cruz in Johns (1996)
    David Arquette, Lukas Haas, and Wilson Cruz in Johns (1996)

    Top cast

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    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Johnas John
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Donneras Donner
    Tony Epper
    • Santa Clausas Santa Claus
    John C. McGinley
    John C. McGinley
    • Danny Cohenas Danny Cohen
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Homeless Johnas Homeless John
    Wilson Cruz
    Wilson Cruz
    • Mikeyas Mikey
    Joshua Schaefer
    • Davidas David
    • (as Josh Schaefer)
    Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick
    • Alas Al
    Chris Gartin
    Chris Gartin
    • Elias Eli
    Ruth Silver
    • Tourist Momas Tourist Mom
    Alanna Ubach
    Alanna Ubach
    • Nikkias Nikki
    N'Bushe Wright
    N'Bushe Wright
    • X-Mas Junkieas X-Mas Junkie
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Mr. Popperas Mr. Popper
    • (as Richard Timothy Jones)
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Paul Trumanas Paul Truman
    Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould
    • Manny Gouldas Manny Gould
    Harper Roisman
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard
    • Jimmy the Warlockas Jimmy the Warlock
    • (as Terrence Dashon Howard)
    Nicky Katt
    Nicky Katt
    • Mixas Mix
    • Director
      • Scott Silver
    • Writer
      • Scott Silver
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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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., 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. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • written by director
    • 21 year old
    • eavesdropping
    • stealing someone's shoes
    • camera shot of feet
    • 256 more
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sexual content and language, and for some violence and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in 20 days in and around Hollywood.
    • Quotes

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

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Absolute Power/That Darn Cat/Fools Rush In/Johns (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      The Promised Land
      Written by Charles Brown and Danny Caron

      Performed by Charles Brown and Danny Caron

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    sobering portrait of the male flesh trade
    JOHNS offers little in the way of comfort for the viewer. Unlike other films that skirt around the subject of child and male prostitution(WHERE THE DAY TAKES YOU)or couch the subject in arty symbolism and metaphor(MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO)JOHNS gives an unflinching portrait of these boys and the clients who exploit them. David Arquette is John, a seasoned street hustler who reluctantly takes under his wing Donner(Lukas Haas)a runaway and novice prostitute. Despite his flaky demeanor, Arquette turns in a studied performance, and Haas does what he seems to do best, stand around looking sad and introspective. It's a world where violence can and does erupt at any moment and the hustlers count a successful day as one in which they've managed to live through. Moving without any sentimentality. Try it.
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    • thomandybish
    • Jul 17, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • First Look Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Джоны
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Bandeira Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,789
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,789
      • Feb 2, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,789
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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