Johnny Nobody (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1961, Johnny Nobody is a crime and mystery film directed by Nigel Patrick, running about 88 minutes. “He Came From Nowhere & Killed a Man He'd Never Seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the atheistic ranting of Irish-American author James Mulcahy upsets the inhabitants of the Irish village to which he has retired, a mob threatens him. But moments after he has dared God to strike him dead, a stranger appears and does so. The man, dubbed "Johnny Nobody" by the press, claims no knowledge of Mulcahy or even of himself. He asks the help of the village priest, Father Carey, in his upcoming trial for Mulcahy's murder. While the amnesiac Johnny goes to trial, Father Carey mulls questions of belief raised by the case. And then, the good father learns a little more about Johnny Nobody...
Who’s in it. Johnny Nobody stars William Bendix as James Ronald Mulcahy, Nigel Patrick as Father Edward John Carey, Yvonne Mitchell as Miss Mary Floyd and Aldo Ray as Mark Wheeler (aka Johnny Nobody), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Johnny Nobody has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Nobody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Nobody tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Nobody (1961)?
- In GB, Johnny Nobody is available to stream on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Nobody worth watching?
- Johnny Nobody holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Nobody?
- Johnny Nobody stars William Bendix, Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell, Aldo Ray and Cyril Cusack.
- When was Johnny Nobody released?
- Johnny Nobody was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.