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Johnny Dangerously

1984·Movie·PG-13·90 min·6.3(212)

Organized crime has never been this disorganized!

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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About Johnny Dangerously

Johnny Dangerously is a 1984 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Amy Heckerling. The cast is led by Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings.

Johnny Dangerously was produced by Edgewood Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 1984, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.

Director
Amy Heckerling
Writers
Norman Steinberg, Jeff Harris, Harry Colomby
Release date
December 21, 1984
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$17 million
Production
Edgewood Productions, 20th Century Fox
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Johnny Dangerously cast & crew

Johnny Dangerously was directed by Amy Heckerling and written by Norman Steinberg, Jeff Harris, and Harry Colomby.

The cast features Michael Keaton as Johnny Dangerously, Joe Piscopo as Vermin, Marilu Henner as Lil, Maureen Stapleton as Mom, Peter Boyle as Dundee, and Griffin Dunne as Tommy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Morris, cinematography is by David M. Walsh, and it was produced by Michael Hertzberg.

Is Johnny Dangerously worth watching?

Johnny Dangerously holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 212 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and crime, Johnny Dangerously is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Johnny Dangerously

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Johnny Dangerously

Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo

Vermin

Marilu Henner

Marilu Henner

Lil

Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton

Mom

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Dundee

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

Tommy

Glynnis O'Connor

Glynnis O'Connor

Sally

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

The Pope

Richard Dimitri

Richard Dimitri

Maroni

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Burr

Ron Carey

Ron Carey

Pat

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

Vendor

Johnny Dangerously — FAQs

Where can I watch Johnny Dangerously in United States?

Johnny Dangerously is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is Johnny Dangerously in?

Johnny Dangerously is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Johnny Dangerously?

Johnny Dangerously runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).

What is Johnny Dangerously rated?

Johnny Dangerously is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 212 ratings.

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