Johnny Handsome

Cast

Mickey Rourke
as John Sedley

Ellen Barkin
as Sunny Boyd

Ry Cooder

Elizabeth McGovern
as Donna McCarty

Morgan Freeman
as Lt. A.Z. Drones

Forest Whitaker
as Dr. Steven Fisher

Lance Henriksen
as Rafe Garrett

Scott Wilson
as Mikey Chalmette

David Schramm
as Vic Dumask

Bonnie Timmermann

Yvonne Bryceland
as Sister Luke

Peter Jason
as Mr. Bonet

J.W. Smith
as Larry

Jeffrey Meek
as Earl

Allan Graf
as Bob Lemoyne

Ed Zang
as Prestige Manager

John P. Fertitta
as Prestige Salesman

Raynor Scheine
as Gun Dealer

Ed Walsh
as Judge

Jim Burk
as Prison Guard

Ken Medlock
as Shipyard Accountant

Gie-G Duncombe
as Accounting Secretary

Dick Butler
as Shipyard Security Guard

Blake Clark
as Sheriff

Eugenia Ives
as Nurse

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Critic Reviews for Johnny Handsome

Audience Reviews for Johnny Handsome

• Jan 04, 2016

  I somehow missed this Walter hill-directed earlier-career Mickey Rourke film back in its day, and that's too bad because it's got plenty of great qualities. The noir-ish story is excellent, from the director of 48hrs and The Warriors; if you liked those, this will appeal to you also. Rourke's acting chops are great here, superior in performance to Angel Heart, though maybe not on par with The Wrestler. The grimy New Orleans setting is perfect, although I could have done without the phony Louisiana accents. The supporting characters are also memorable. Morgan Freeman and Forrest Whittaker are convincing in telling the story of the doomed, ill-fated Johnny. Ellen Barkin is magnificent as well. It's a great evil role, and she's the toughest, sexiest broad from this era. It's easy to see why she was cast as the cougar in Ocean's 13. With such star power, this modern noir should have amassed longer-lasting popularity. The oddest irony regarding this film now is Rourke's facial disfigurement. In the film, he transform from disfigured to "handsome," but in reality, shortly after this film, his boxing career and subsequent surgeries render him unrecognizable as the 80s matinee idol.
  Clintus M Super Reviewer
• May 26, 2012

  A tough, stylish, high-energy and explosive crime-thriller. A great movie with a slam-bang finish thats knocks you out. It`s loaded with style, originality and great stars. An intense, hard-boiled and action-packed movie ride. One of Director, Walter Hill`s best films ever and one of the best performances of Mickey Rourke`s career. Mickey Rourke is absolutely outstanding. Morgan Freeman is excellent. Forest Whitaker is terrific.
  Al S Super Reviewer
• Jan 01, 2012

  Curious little crime thriller based around a disfigured criminal that has a major face lift, almost like an early version of 'Face Off' really accept a little more realistic. Its kinda unique because the film almost comes across as an endearing story of a criminal who turns his life around after receiving his new face but then turns into a silly revenge thriller towards the end. I thought the endearing story might have worked better. The cast is pretty slick with Rourke as the main lead and almost a prediction of his future facial issues and Morgan Freeman looking and acting exactly the same as usual. Forest Whitaker is looking really geeky with a stupid beard and Lance Henriksen is looking completely hilarious in some very gay looking tight fitting 80's attire complete with a ridiculous earring. Silly title and surprisingly for a Walter Hill film not that good, the problem being its almost two different films stuck together awkwardly.
  Phil H Super Reviewer
• Feb 16, 2010

  Not one of my favourites. Mickey Rourke is far removed from his career defining performances.
  

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