Johnny Got His Gun
Synopsis
The story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. The film takes place in the mind of a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, 20 year-old Joe Bonham slowly discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him forever trapped within the confines of his own imagination. He struggles valiantly to find some way to communicate with the outside world. Tapping his head in Morse code he breaks through and pleads with his caretakers to be put on display as a living example of the cost of war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowan Joseph
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Bradley Rand Smith
- Original Score
- Michael Mortilla
- Original Title
- Johnny Got His Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Tres Hermanos Productions, Greenwood Hills Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowan Joseph
Dalton Trumbo, Bradley Rand Smith
Michael Mortilla
Jay Cassidy
Wesley Horton, Rowan Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Horton
Producer
Rowan Joseph
Producer
Rowan Joseph
Director
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Dalton Trumbo
Writer
Michael Mortilla
Original Music Composer
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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?
The story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. The film takes place in the mind of a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, 20 year-old Joe Bonham slowly discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him forever trapped within the confines of his own imagination. He struggles valiantly to find some way to communicate with the outside world. Tapping his head in Morse code he breaks through and pleads with his caretakers to be put on display as a living example of the cost of war.
Who directed Johnny Got His Gun?
Johnny Got His Gun was directed by Rowan Joseph.
Who stars in Johnny Got His Gun?
The principal cast of Johnny Got His Gun includes Matty Ferraro, Rowan Joseph, Meredith Kendall, Ben McKenzie, Shane Partlow.
When was Johnny Got His Gun released and how long is it?
Johnny Got His Gun was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Got His Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Got His Gun was composed by Michael Mortilla.