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Captain Johnno (1988)

1988-04-17 · 1h 36m · EN
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A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister leaves to go to boarding school, he is so upset he runs away to an island hiding place, causing much distress in the town. His friend Tony helps him understand how much he is loved and missed by the townsfolk and his family.

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Mario AndreacchioDirectorRob GeorgeWriter

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Damien WaltersDamien WaltersCapt. JohnnoJohn WatersJohn WatersFrankRebecca SykesRebecca SykesJulieMichele FawdonMichele FawdonKathleenJoe PetruzziJoe PetruzziTonyElspeth BallantyneElspeth BallantyneMrs. Greenwood

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Genre affinityDrama · FamilyDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference394651Actor preference152464 · 394649 · 394650Country preferenceAu

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What is Captain Johnno about?

A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister leaves to go to boarding school, he is so upset he runs away to an island hiding place, causing much distress in the town. His friend Tony helps him understand how much he is loved and missed by the townsfolk and his family.

How long is Captain Johnno?

Captain Johnno has a runtime of 96 minutes.