Johnny Minotaur (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, Johnny Minotaur is a drama film directed by Charles Henri Ford, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Johnny Minotaur is a lyrical explosion of taboos: incest, intergenerational desire, pansexuality and autoeroticism are a few of the issues Charles Henri Ford grapples with through mythopoeic, sensual imagery, recitations of his diaries and a philosophical debate featuring an impressive narration by such artists as Salvador Dali, Allen Ginsberg, Warren Sonbert and Lynne Tillman.
Who’s in it. Johnny Minotaur stars Yiannis Koutsis as Johnny Minotaur, Nikos Koulizakis as Nikos, Chuzzer Miles as Karolos and Shelley Scott as Shelley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Johnny Minotaur has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Minotaur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Minotaur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Minotaur (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Johnny Minotaur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Johnny Minotaur worth watching?
- Johnny Minotaur holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Minotaur?
- Johnny Minotaur stars Yiannis Koutsis, Nikos Koulizakis, Chuzzer Miles, Shelley Scott and Charles Henri Ford.
- When was Johnny Minotaur released?
- Johnny Minotaur was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.