Johnny Dark
Synopsis
A young auto racer competes in a Canada-to-Mexico race in a car he designed himself. Director George Sherman's 1954 film stars Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Don Taylor, Sidney Blackmer, Paul Kelly, Ilka Chase and Joseph Sawyer.
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Johnny Dark
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-25
Top Cast
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Tony Curtis
Johnny Dark
Piper Laurie
Liz Fielding
Don Taylor
Duke Benson
Paul Kelly
William Scott
Ilka Chase
Abbie Binns
Sidney Blackmer
James Fielding
Ruth Hampton
Miss Border to Border
Russell Johnson
Emory
Joe Sawyer
Carl Svenson
Robert Nichols
Smitty
Pierre Watkin
Ed J. Winston
Scatman Crothers
Himself
Ralph Montgomery
Morgan
William Leslie
Phil Clark (uncredited)
Robert Stevenson
Patrolman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklin Coen
- Original Title
- Johnny Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Franklin Coen
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Franklin Coen
Screenplay
William Alland
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Dark about?
A young auto racer competes in a Canada-to-Mexico race in a car he designed himself. Director George Sherman's 1954 film stars Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Don Taylor, Sidney Blackmer, Paul Kelly, Ilka Chase and Joseph Sawyer.
Who directed Johnny Dark?
Johnny Dark was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Johnny Dark?
The principal cast of Johnny Dark includes Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Don Taylor, Paul Kelly, Ilka Chase.
When was Johnny Dark released and how long is it?
Johnny Dark was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.