Jonny Comes(1988)
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Jonny Comes Synopsis
Twelve year old Jonny lives in foster home. Suddenly the family of a local doctor decides to adopt him. But it's not so easy...
Jonny Comes (1988) is a drama and family film directed by Richard Engel, released on December 25, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Sebastian Hattop, Petra Kelling, Joachim Siebenschuh and Benjamin Burkhardt. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Engel
- Writers:
- Richard Engel, Gabriele Gottschall
- Production:
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Jonny Comes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sebastian Hattop
as Jonny
Petra Kelling
as Johanna
Joachim Siebenschuh
as Rolf
Benjamin Burkhardt
as Sascha
Silke Natzke
as Julia
Marius Schönefeld
as Thomas
- Benno Mieth
Benno Mieth
as Manne
- Susanne Saewert
Susanne Saewert
as Silke
- Thomas Schimanke
Thomas Schimanke
as Dieter
- Dirk Müller
Dirk Müller
as Stefan
Key crew
Directed by Richard Engel, written by Richard Engel and Gabriele Gottschall.
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Jonny Comes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Jonny Comes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jonny Comes online?
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Who stars in Jonny Comes?
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The main cast of Jonny Comes (1988) includes Sebastian Hattop, Petra Kelling, Joachim Siebenschuh, Benjamin Burkhardt and Silke Natzke. The film was directed by Richard Engel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jonny Comes released?
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Jonny Comes was released on December 25, 1988 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Jonny Comes worth watching?
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Jonny Comes (1988) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.