Captain Johnno
Synopsis
A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister leaves to go to boarding school, he is so upset he runs away to an island hiding place, causing much distress in the town. His friend Tony helps him understand how much he is loved and missed by the townsfolk and his family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Andreacchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob George
- Original Score
- Stephen Matters
- Original Title
- Captain Johnno
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- The Australian Children's Television Foundation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Revcom Télévision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Andreacchio
Rob George
Stephen Matters
Roger Dowling
Jane Ballantyne
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Andreacchio
Director
Rob George
Writer
Jane Ballantyne
Producer
Roger Dowling
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Johnno
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What is Captain Johnno about?
A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister leaves to go to boarding school, he is so upset he runs away to an island hiding place, causing much distress in the town. His friend Tony helps him understand how much he is loved and missed by the townsfolk and his family.
Who directed Captain Johnno?
Captain Johnno was directed by Mario Andreacchio.
Who stars in Captain Johnno?
The principal cast of Captain Johnno includes Damien Walters, John Waters, Rebecca Sykes, Michele Fawdon, Joe Petruzzi.
When was Captain Johnno released and how long is it?
Captain Johnno was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Johnno?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Johnno was composed by Stephen Matters.