Johnny Handsome
"They changed his looks, his life and his future... but they couldn't change his past ."
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
Release Date
September 12, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (282 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.2M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mickey Rourke
as Johnny Handsome
Ellen Barkin
as Sunny Boyd
Morgan Freeman
as Lt. A.Z. Drones
Forest Whitaker
as Dr. Steven Fisher
Elizabeth McGovern
as Donna McCarty
Lance Henriksen
as Rafe Garrett
Scott Wilson
as Mikey Chalmette
David Schramm
as Vic Dumask
Peter Jason
as Mr. Bonet
Yvonne Bryceland
as Sister Luke
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.