Johnny Handsome (1989)

Johnny Handsome (1989)
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Small-time crook Mickey Rourke is mockingly named Johnny Handsome because of his grotesquely deformed face. While in stir on a robbery rap, Rourke is knifed by convicts in the employ of his former partner--and now bitter enemy--Lance Henriksen. While in the prison hospital, Rourke is cared for by a kindly doctor (Forrest Whitaker), who believes that the key to Rourke's rehabilitation might be a literal change of face. Undergoing plastic surgery, Rourke emerges as virtually unrecognizable to everyone but the audience. Paroled, Rourke seems to be willing to follow a straight and narrow path. Seems to be. Only Morgan Freeman, playing a hard-bitten law officer, sees through Rourke's "new leaf." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Mickey RourkeEllen Barkin, (more)
Director(s):
Walter Hill
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Johnny Handsome

Small-time crook Mickey Rourke is mockingly named Johnny Handsome because of his grotesquely deformed face. While in stir on a robbery rap, Rourke is knifed by convicts in the employ of his former partner--and now bitter enemy--Lance Henriksen. While in the prison hospital, Rourke is cared for by a kindly doctor (Forrest Whitaker), who believes that the key to Rourke's rehabilitation might be a literal change of face. Undergoing plastic surgery, Rourke emerges as virtually unrecognizable to everyone but the audience. Paroled, Rourke seems to be willing to follow a straight and narrow path. Seems to be. Only Morgan Freeman, playing a hard-bitten law officer, sees through Rourke's "new leaf." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Walter Hill
Writer(s):
Ken FriedmanNicholas Meyer
Producer(s):
Charles Roven
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Violence)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Keith C.

    Good film with unusually good cast--some of the storyline requires a bit of a stretch but entertaining and worth watching.

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    Marcia G.

    Love Ellen Barkin and love Mickey Rourke ... oh and who doesn't like Lance Henriksen, Forrest Whitaker and Morgan Freeman. How can anyone go wrong with this movie and the line up of great stars*******

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    Betty W.

    This has always been on of my favorite movies. I just LOVE Ellen Barkin in this. In my opinion, this is a classic!!

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