Movie: Johnny Be Good

Top 10 Billed Cast

Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall

Johnny Walker

Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.

Leo Wiggins

Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman

Georgia Elkans

Paul Gleason
Paul Gleason

Wayne Hisler

Steve James
Steve James

Coach Ned Sanders

Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Tilly

Connie Hisler

Seymour Cassel
Seymour Cassel

Wallace Gibson

Marshall Bell
Marshall Bell

Chief Elkans

Deborah May
Deborah May

Mrs. Walker

Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.

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  • Overview

    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?

  • Release Date

    1988-03-22

  • Average

    4.49

  • Rating:

    2.2 starts
  • Tagline

    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.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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