Johnny Got His Gun

The most shattering experience you'll ever live.

19711h 52m7.5(429 votes)

WarDrama

Synopsis

A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.

Johnny Got His Gun (1971) is a war and drama film directed by Dalton Trumbo. It stars Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, and Marsha Hunt. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 429 votes.

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Director

Dalton Trumbo

Cast

Timothy Bottoms

Joe Bonham

Kathy Fields

Kareen

Marsha Hunt

Joe's Mother

Jason Robards

Joe's Father

Donald Sutherland

Christ

Charles McGraw

Mike Burkeman

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Where can I watch Johnny Got His Gun?

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Who stars in Johnny Got His Gun?

Johnny Got His Gun stars Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, and Jason Robards, and was directed by Dalton Trumbo.

How long is Johnny Got His Gun?

Johnny Got His Gun has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.

When did Johnny Got His Gun come out?

Johnny Got His Gun was released in 1971.

What genre is Johnny Got His Gun?

Johnny Got His Gun is a war and drama film.

Is Johnny Got His Gun worth watching?

Johnny Got His Gun holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.