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Johnny Got His Gun

PG19711h 52mDalton Trumbo
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 71

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"The most shattering experience you'll ever live."

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

WarDrama
Blindness And Impaired VisionExperimentAmputationWorld War IDeaf-muteDeafInfantryUs ArmyMuteWounded

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Frequently asked questions

What is Johnny Got His Gun (1971) about?

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

Who stars in Johnny Got His Gun?

Johnny Got His Gun stars Timothy Bottoms (Joe Bonham), Kathy Fields (Kareen), Marsha Hunt (Joe's Mother), Jason Robards (Joe's Father), Donald Sutherland (Christ). The film was directed by Dalton Trumbo.

How long is Johnny Got His Gun?

Johnny Got His Gun has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated PG.

Is Johnny Got His Gun worth watching?

Johnny Got His Gun holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Johnny Got His Gun?

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