Johnny Got His Gun(1971)
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Johnny Got His Gun Synopsis
A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.
Johnny Got His Gun (1971) is a war and drama film directed by Dalton Trumbo, released on August 4, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt and Jason Robards. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 425 ratings.
- Director:
- Dalton Trumbo
- Writers:
- Dalton Trumbo, Dalton Trumbo, Luis Buñuel
- Producers:
- Bruce Campbell
- Cinematographer:
- Jules Brenner
- Composer:
- Jerry Fielding
- Production:
- World Entertainment
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Johnny Got His Gun (1971) Trailer
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Johnny Got His Gun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Bottoms
as Joe Bonham
- Kathy Fields
Kathy Fields
as Kareen
Marsha Hunt
as Joe's Mother
Jason Robards
as Joe's Father
Donald Sutherland
as Christ
Charles McGraw
as Mike Burkeman
- Sandy Brown Wyeth
Sandy Brown Wyeth
as Lucky
Don 'Red' Barry
as Jody Simmons
Peter Brocco
as Ancient Prelate
- Kendell Clarke
Kendell Clarke
as Hospital Offical
Eric Christmas
as Corporal Timlon
Eduard Franz
as Col. / Gen. Tillery
Key crew
Directed by Dalton Trumbo, written by Dalton Trumbo, Dalton Trumbo and Luis Buñuel, produced by Bruce Campbell.
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Johnny Got His Gun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 425 ratings.
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Johnny Got His Gun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Johnny Got His Gun online?
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Johnny Got His Gun (1971) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Johnny Got His Gun?
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The main cast of Johnny Got His Gun (1971) includes Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, Jason Robards and Donald Sutherland. The film was directed by Dalton Trumbo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny Got His Gun released?
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Johnny Got His Gun was released on August 4, 1971 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Johnny Got His Gun worth watching?
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Johnny Got His Gun (1971) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 425 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Johnny Got His Gun?
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