Johnny Cool
“Don't let his looks fool you. He's the coldest killer of killers who ever lived!”
Synopsis
A deported gangster trains an Italian convict to take over his operations in the U.S.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Johnny Cool Trailer 1963
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-09
Top Cast
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Henry Silva
Johnny Cool / Salvatore Giordano
Elizabeth Montgomery
Darien 'Dare' Guiness
Richard Anderson
Correspondent
Jim Backus
Louis Murphy
Joey Bishop
Holmes, Used Car Salesman
Brad Dexter
Lennart Crandall
Wanda Hendrix
Miss Connolly
Hank Henry
Larry, Bus Driver
Marc Lawrence
Johnny Colini
John McGiver
Oscar B. 'Oby' Hinds
Gregory Morton
Jerry March
Mort Sahl
Ben Morrow
Telly Savalas
Vincenzo 'Vince' Santangelo
Joan Staley
Suzy Blakely
Sammy Davis Jr.
Educated
Elisha Cook Jr.
Underworld Leader
John Dierkes
Cripple
Frank Albertson
Bill Blakely
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
October 2, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Landon
- Original Score
- Billy May
- Original Title
- Johnny Cool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Chrislaw Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Asher
Joseph Landon, John McPartland
Billy May
Sam Leavitt
Otto Ludwig
William Asher, Peter Lawford
Department Leadership Roster
William Asher
Director
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Joseph Landon
Screenplay
William Asher
Producer
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Billy May
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Cool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Cool about?
A deported gangster trains an Italian convict to take over his operations in the U.S.
Who directed Johnny Cool?
Johnny Cool was directed by William Asher.
Who stars in Johnny Cool?
The principal cast of Johnny Cool includes Henry Silva, Elizabeth Montgomery, Richard Anderson, Jim Backus, Joey Bishop.
When was Johnny Cool released and how long is it?
Johnny Cool was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Cool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Cool was composed by Billy May.
Is Johnny Cool based on a book or true story?
Johnny Cool is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John McPartland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Cool?
Johnny Cool holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).