Johnny Nobody
"He Came From Nowhere & Killed a Man He'd Never Seen!"
Originally released in 1961. Johnny Nobody is a crime/mystery film. directed by Nigel Patrick. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell, and William Bendix
Synopsis
When the atheistic ranting of Irish-American author James Mulcahy upsets the inhabitants of the Irish village to which he has retired, a mob threatens him. But moments after he has dared God to strike him dead, a stranger appears and does so. The man, dubbed "Johnny Nobody" by the press, claims no knowledge of Mulcahy or even of himself. He asks the help of the village priest, Father Carey, in his upcoming trial for Mulcahy's murder. While the amnesiac Johnny goes to trial, Father Carey mulls questions of belief raised by the case. And then, the good father learns a little more about Johnny Nobody...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nigel Patrick
as Father Edward John Carey
Yvonne Mitchell
as Miss Mary Floyd
William Bendix
as James Ronald Mulcahy
Aldo Ray
as Mark Wheeler (aka Johnny Nobody)
Cyril Cusack
as Prosecuting Counsel O'Brien
Bernie Winters
as Photographer
Niall MacGinnis
as Defending Counsel Sullivan
Noel Purcell
as Brother Timothy
Eddie Byrne
as Landlord O'Connor
John Welsh
as Judge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Viceroy Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnny Nobody about?
When the atheistic ranting of Irish-American author James Mulcahy upsets the inhabitants of the Irish village to which he has retired, a mob threatens him. But moments after he has dared God to str...
Who directed Johnny Nobody?
Johnny Nobody was directed by Nigel Patrick.
How long is Johnny Nobody?
Johnny Nobody has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Johnny Nobody released?
Johnny Nobody was released on October 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Johnny Nobody?
The main cast of Johnny Nobody includes Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell, William Bendix, Aldo Ray, Cyril Cusack.