Johnny Dangerously
“Organized crime has never been this disorganized!”
Synopsis
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
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Johnny Dangerously (1984) - Teaser Trailer HD 1080p
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Michael Keaton
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Joe Piscopo
Vermin
Marilu Henner
Lil
Maureen Stapleton
Mom
Peter Boyle
Dundee
Griffin Dunne
Tommy
Glynnis O'Connor
Sally
Dom DeLuise
The Pope
Richard Dimitri
Maroni
Danny DeVito
Burr
Ron Carey
Pat
Ray Walston
Vendor
Dick Butkus
Arthur
Byron Thames
Young Johnny
Sudie Bond
Cleaning Lady
Alan Hale Jr.
Desk Sergeant
Scott Thomson
Charley
Carl Gottlieb
Dr. Magnus
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.89x
+$8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Heckerling
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Colomby, Jeff Harris, Bernie Kukoff, Norman Steinberg, Norman Gimbel
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- Johnny Dangerously
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17M
- Production Studios
- Edgewood Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Heckerling
Harry Colomby, Jeff Harris, Bernie Kukoff, Norman Steinberg, Norman Gimbel
John Morris
David M. Walsh
Pembroke J. Herring
Michael Hertzberg, Bud Austin, Harry Colomby
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Heckerling
Director
Harry Colomby
Writer
Jeff Harris
Writer
Bernie Kukoff
Writer
Norman Steinberg
Writer
John Morris
Original Music Composer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Joseph R. Jennings
Production Design
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Michael Hertzberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Dangerously
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Dangerously about?
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Who directed Johnny Dangerously?
Johnny Dangerously was directed by Amy Heckerling.
Who stars in Johnny Dangerously?
The principal cast of Johnny Dangerously includes Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton, Peter Boyle.
When was Johnny Dangerously released and how long is it?
Johnny Dangerously was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Johnny Dangerously?
Johnny Dangerously had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $17M at the worldwide box office (1.89 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Dangerously?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Dangerously was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Dangerously?
Johnny Dangerously holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).