Johnny Got His Gun (1971)

Name: Johnny Got His Gun
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1971
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, Jason Robards, Donald Sutherland

1h 52m United States of America

War Drama

Plot

A young American soldier, Joe Bonham, suffers devastating injuries from an artillery blast during World War I, leaving him in a state reminiscent of a living death. Trapped in his own mind, he reflects on his past, revisiting memories of family, love, and the innocence of youth. As he grapples with his disfigurement and isolation, Joe’s thoughts reveal a poignant critique of war and its brutal realities. His struggle for connection and understanding becomes a haunting exploration of sacrifice and humanity amidst the chaos of conflict.

Cast

Timothy Bottoms Kathy Fields Marsha Hunt Jason Robards Donald Sutherland Charles McGraw Sandy Brown Wyeth Don 'Red' Barry Peter Brocco Kendell Clarke Eric Christmas Eduard Franz Craig Bovia Judy Howard Chaikin Dalton Trumbo