Movie Description
Captain Johnno
(1988)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mario Andreacchio
- Producer : Jane Ballantyne
- Writer : Rob George
- Cast : Damien Walters,John Waters,Rebecca Sykes,Michele Fawdon,Joe Petruzzi,Elspeth Ballantyne
Cast
Capt. Johnno
Frank
Julie
Kathleen
Tony
Mrs. Greenwood
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Facts
Original TitleCaptain Johnno
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-04-17
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 36m
Production CompaniesThe Australian Children's Television Foundation,Australian Broadcasting Corporation,Revcom Télévision
Genres
- Family
- Drama