Johnny Cool (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1963, Johnny Cool is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Asher, running about 103 minutes. “Don't let his looks fool you. He's the coldest killer of killers who ever lived!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deported gangster trains an Italian convict to take over his operations in the U.S.
Who’s in it. Johnny Cool stars Henry Silva as Johnny Cool / Salvatore Giordano, Elizabeth Montgomery as Darien 'Dare' Guiness, Richard Anderson as Correspondent and Jim Backus as Louis Murphy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Johnny Cool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Cool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Cool tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Cool (1963)?
- In US, Johnny Cool is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Cool worth watching?
- Johnny Cool holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Cool?
- Johnny Cool stars Henry Silva, Elizabeth Montgomery, Richard Anderson, Jim Backus and Joey Bishop.
- When was Johnny Cool released?
- Johnny Cool was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.