
Onion Johnnie
Synopsis
He is a man who lives half his life in France and half in Britain. Follow the Breton onion-sellers - the distinctive "Onion Johnnies," with their bicycles, berets and strings of onions, from their homes in Roscoff, Brittany to the doorsteps of houses throughout Britain.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Stephen Hearst
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Hearst, Richard Cawston
- Original Title
- Onion Johnnie
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Hearst
Stephen Hearst, Richard Cawston
Kenneth Higgins
Sheila S. Tomlinson
Richard Cawston
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Hearst
Writer
Richard Cawston
Writer
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Sheila S. Tomlinson
Editor
Stephen Hearst
Director
Richard Cawston
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Onion Johnnie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Onion Johnnie about?
He is a man who lives half his life in France and half in Britain. Follow the Breton onion-sellers - the distinctive "Onion Johnnies," with their bicycles, berets and strings of onions, from their homes in Roscoff, Brittany to the doorsteps of houses throughout Britain.
Who directed Onion Johnnie?
Onion Johnnie was directed by Stephen Hearst.
Who stars in Onion Johnnie?
The principal cast of Onion Johnnie includes Jacques Brunius.
When was Onion Johnnie released and how long is it?
Onion Johnnie was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 30m.
