Johnny on the Run(1953)
Johnny on the Run Synopsis
A Polish boy runs away from his unkind foster mother in Edinburgh and finds a new home in a lakeside village for orphans of all nations, after encountering trouble through his innocent implication in a robbery.
Johnny on the Run (1953) is a family and adventure film directed by Lewis Gilbert, released on June 1, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Eugeniusz Chylek, Sydney Tafler, Michael Balfour and Edna Wynn. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Gilbert
- Writers:
- Patricia Latham
- Producers:
- Lewis Gilbert
- Production:
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), International Realist
- Status:
- Released
Johnny on the Run Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Eugeniusz Chylek
Eugeniusz Chylek
Sydney Tafler
Michael Balfour
- Edna Wynn
Edna Wynn
- John Gilbert
John Gilbert
as Village Boy
Jean Anderson
as Mrs. MacIntyre
John Laurie
as Policeman
Mona Washbourne
as Mrs MacGregor
Moultrie Kelsall
as Mr MacIntyre
- Margaret McCourt
Margaret McCourt
as Janet MacGregor
- Keith Faulkner
Keith Faulkner
as Kenneth MacGregor
Cleo Sylvestre
as Susie
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Gilbert, written by Patricia Latham, produced by Lewis Gilbert.
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Johnny on the Run Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Johnny on the Run – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Johnny on the Run online?
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Johnny on the Run (1953) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Johnny on the Run?
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The main cast of Johnny on the Run (1953) includes Eugeniusz Chylek, Sydney Tafler, Michael Balfour, Edna Wynn and John Gilbert. The film was directed by Lewis Gilbert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny on the Run released?
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Johnny on the Run was released on June 1, 1953 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Johnny on the Run worth watching?
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Johnny on the Run (1953) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.