Il Partigiano Johnny


2h 12m 2000

Brief Synopsis

During WWII, Johnny, an English Literature student, leaves his home for the Langhe hills and meets up with a group of partisans. After a German attack scatters the group, Johnny joins up with another formation. However, he does not feel comfortable among these partisans either. Following the devasta

Film Details

Also Known As
Johnny the Partisan, Partigiano Johnny
Genre
Drama
Period
War
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Fandango

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 12m

Synopsis

During WWII, Johnny, an English Literature student, leaves his home for the Langhe hills and meets up with a group of partisans. After a German attack scatters the group, Johnny joins up with another formation. However, he does not feel comfortable among these partisans either. Following the devastating Nazi-fascist roundups, Johnny finds himself alone during the hard winter of '44, in a pillaged farmhouse, suffering from cold and hunger. It is only in these extreme conditions that he finally finds his purpose, his reason for becoming a partisan. At the end of winter, when his friend Pierre's newly reunited formation leaves on the trail of a fascist patrol, Johnny is the first to volunteer...

Film Details

Also Known As
Johnny the Partisan, Partigiano Johnny
Genre
Drama
Period
War
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Fandango

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 12m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2000

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (in competition) August 30 - September 9, 2000.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (in competition) August 30 - September 9, 2000.)