My Son Johnny
Synopsis
Anthony Cortino lives with his mother in a quiet suburb. His father is dead, and his violent criminal brother is a long way off, in the city, and if Anthony has his way, that's where he will stay. However, Johnny runs into trouble with the police in the city, and when he asks to come home, his mother agrees, despite Anthony's objections. A reign of terror begins for Anthony then, for as long as Johnny is around, Anthony is never safe, and never has been.
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Michele Lee
Mary Anne
Ricky Schroder
Johnny
Corin Nemec
Anthony
Mariangela Pino
Rhoda Cortina
Stephen Dimopoulos
Louie Cortino
Ken Pogue
Judge Burke
Joy Coghill
Anna Cortino
Gwynyth Walsh
Janet David
Rip Torn
Brian Stansbury
Johnny Cuthbert
Frankie Hines
Lawrence King-Phillips
Nick Chillens
Gabe Khouth
Danny Bramante
Tom McBeath
Detective Morgan
Mina E. Mina
Dr. Fox
Molly Parker
Lori Spoda
Chana Fay
Arlene
Rik Kiviaho
Sal
Maggie O'Hara
Wendy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Nelson
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- My Son Johnny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Citadel Entertainment, Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises, Carla Singer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Levin
Peter Nelson
Dana Kaproff
Ron Orieux
John A. Martinelli
David R. Ginsburg, Carla Singer, Paul Mones, Michael O. Gallant
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mones
Producer
Peter Nelson
Writer
Peter Levin
Director
Michael O. Gallant
Producer
Dana Kaproff
Original Music Composer
Ron Orieux
Director of Photography
John A. Martinelli
Editor
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
Kathleen Detoro
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Son Johnny.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Son Johnny
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What is My Son Johnny about?
Anthony Cortino lives with his mother in a quiet suburb. His father is dead, and his violent criminal brother is a long way off, in the city, and if Anthony has his way, that's where he will stay. However, Johnny runs into trouble with the police in the city, and when he asks to come home, his mother agrees, despite Anthony's objections. A reign of terror begins for Anthony then, for as long as Johnny is around, Anthony is never safe, and never has been.
Who directed My Son Johnny?
My Son Johnny was directed by Peter Levin.
Who stars in My Son Johnny?
The principal cast of My Son Johnny includes Michele Lee, Ricky Schroder, Corin Nemec, Mariangela Pino, Stephen Dimopoulos.
When was My Son Johnny released and how long is it?
My Son Johnny was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for My Son Johnny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Son Johnny was composed by Dana Kaproff.