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Johnny Handsome

"They changed his looks, his life and his future... but they couldn't change his past ."

September 12, 1989 1h 34m 6.3/10 (282 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Johnny Handsome is a crime/drama film. directed by Walter Hill.

Starring Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, and Morgan Freeman

Synopsis

A career criminal who has been deformed since birth is given a new face by a kindly doctor and paroled from prison. It appears that he has gone straight, but he is really planning his revenge on the man who killed his mentor and sent him to prison.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 12, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (282 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $7.2M 0.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$7,237,794

Production Companies

  • The Guber-Peters Company
  • Roven Productions
  • Carolco Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnny Handsome about?

A career criminal who has been deformed since birth is given a new face by a kindly doctor and paroled from prison. It appears that he has gone straight, but he is really planning his revenge on th...

Who directed Johnny Handsome?

Johnny Handsome was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is Johnny Handsome?

Johnny Handsome has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Johnny Handsome released?

Johnny Handsome was released on September 12, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Johnny Handsome?

The main cast of Johnny Handsome includes Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman, Forest Whitaker, Elizabeth McGovern.

Is Johnny Handsome worth watching?

Johnny Handsome has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 282 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.