Johnny (2007)

Johnny Lincoln Clem was a small boy from Newark, Ohio living during a troubled time in the American Civil War. Shortly after his mother was killed while crossing a railroad track, Johnny ... See full summary »

Director:

R. David Burns

Writers:

R. David Burns, Jeff Johnson

Stars:

Cody Piper, Jack Dolezal, Terri Fisher

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cody Piper	...	Johnny Joseph 'Lincoln' Clem
Jack Dolezal	...	Roman Clem
Terri Fisher	...	Magdalene Clem
Wesley Whited	...	Louis Clem
Maisie Waters	...	Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Clem
Carol Judge	...	Schoolteacher
R. David Burns	...	Captain John Atkinson
Vern Woodruff	...	22nd Michigan Lieutenant
Ryland Breeding	...	22nd Michigan Sergeant
Herbert Pfaff	...	Confederate Colonel
Gary Chambers	...	General George H. Thomas
Matthew Rennier	...	22nd Michigan Corporal
Ande Thompson	...	General John Logan
Kevin Waggoner	...	3rd Ohio Officer
William Sell Jr.	...	Narrator

Storyline

Johnny Lincoln Clem was a small boy from Newark, Ohio living during a troubled time in the American Civil War. Shortly after his mother was killed while crossing a railroad track, Johnny ran away from home to join the 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry. Initially turned away by the officers, the boy followed the regiment into Kentucky and down south, and was looked after by the men. Finally accepted into their ranks, he fought with them at the battle of Chickamauga, where to save his life he was forced to shoot down a charging Confederate Colonel who had him in his sights. His story became legend across the country, appearing in newspapers and song, and this fame brought Johnny the honor of becoming the youngest non-commissioned officer ever in the United States Army when General George Thomas promoted the boy to the rank of Lance Sergeant and personal courier to his staff. Captured once and wounded twice on the field of battle, he was finally sent back home just before the eve of the ...

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Plot Keywords:

ohio | civil war | 

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Taglines:

He was a boy struggling to become a man in a war that stole innocence from all...

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Genres:

Biography | War

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 November 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Johnny - The True Story of a Civil War Legend

Filming Locations:

Cedar Creek National Battlefield, Middletown, Virginia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Historical Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Actor Cody Piper, who plays the lead role of Johnny in the film, was discovered in his home town of New Richmond, Ohio while playing on the local baseball team for his school. He was chosen over others due to the similarity between Piper and the original Johnny Clem in photographs.

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