Johnny Got His Gun
“The most shattering experience you'll ever live.”
Synopsis
A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Johnny Got His Gun - DVD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-16
Top Cast
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Timothy Bottoms
Joe Bonham
Kathy Fields
Kareen
Marsha Hunt
Joe's Mother
Jason Robards
Joe's Father
Donald Sutherland
Christ
Charles McGraw
Mike Burkeman
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Lucky
Don 'Red' Barry
Jody Simmons
Peter Brocco
Ancient Prelate
Kendell Clarke
Hospital Offical
Eric Christmas
Corporal Timlon
Eduard Franz
Col. / Gen. Tillery
Craig Bovia
Little Guy
Judy Howard Chaikin
Bakery Girl
Dalton Trumbo
Orator
Diane Varsi
Nurse #4
David Soul
Swede, World War I Soldier
Anthony Geary
Red, World War I Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dalton Trumbo
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Johnny Got His Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dalton Trumbo
Dalton Trumbo, Luis Buñuel
Jerry Fielding
Jules Brenner
Millie Moore
Bruce Campbell, Tom Tryon
Department Leadership Roster
Dalton Trumbo
Director
Bruce Campbell
Producer
Millie Moore
Editor
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Luis Buñuel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Got His Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Got His Gun about?
A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.
Who directed Johnny Got His Gun?
Johnny Got His Gun was directed by Dalton Trumbo.
Who stars in Johnny Got His Gun?
The principal cast of Johnny Got His Gun includes Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, Jason Robards, Donald Sutherland.
When was Johnny Got His Gun released and how long is it?
Johnny Got His Gun was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Got His Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Got His Gun was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is Johnny Got His Gun based on a book or true story?
Johnny Got His Gun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dalton Trumbo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Got His Gun?
Johnny Got His Gun holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).