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Johnny Be Good (1988)

R · 1988-03-22 · 1h 31m · EN
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Every college in the country wants Johnny. 'Cause when he's good he's very very good. And when he's bad he's better.

It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career?

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Bud S. SmithDirectorSteve ZachariasWriterJeff BuhaiWriterDavid ObstWriter

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Anthony Michael HallAnthony Michael HallJohnny WalkerRobert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Leo WigginsUma ThurmanUma ThurmanGeorgia ElkansPaul GleasonPaul GleasonWayne HislerSteve JamesSteve JamesCoach Ned SandersJennifer TillyJennifer TillyConnie HislerSeymour CasselSeymour CasselWallace GibsonMarshall BellMarshall BellChief ElkansDeborah MayDeborah MayMrs. WalkerRobert Downey Sr.Robert Downey Sr.NCAA InvestigatorJohn HawkesJohn HawkesPizza Boy #1John PankowJohn PankowLou Landers

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySportsDialogue densityComedyDirector preference1065476 · 134543Actor preference67517 · 5070 · 197210Country preferenceUs

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What is Johnny Be Good about?

It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career?

How long is Johnny Be Good?

Johnny Be Good has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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