Johnny-on-the-Spot (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, Johnny-on-the-Spot is a crime film directed by Maclean Rogers, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-convict, who was framed, struggles to clear his name.
Who’s in it. Johnny-on-the-Spot stars Hugh McDermott as Johnny Breakes, Elspet Gray as Joan Ingram, Paul Carpenter as Paul Carrington and Jean Lodge as Sally Erskine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Johnny-on-the-Spot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny-on-the-Spot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny-on-the-Spot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny-on-the-Spot (1954)?
- In US, Johnny-on-the-Spot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny-on-the-Spot worth watching?
- Johnny-on-the-Spot holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny-on-the-Spot?
- Johnny-on-the-Spot stars Hugh McDermott, Elspet Gray, Paul Carpenter, Jean Lodge and Ronald Adam.
- When was Johnny-on-the-Spot released?
- Johnny-on-the-Spot was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.