Watch Johnny Dangerously
(1984)Johnny Dangerously tells that in 1935, a pet shop owner catches a young boy trying to steal a puppy. Wanting to deter the child from a life of crime, the owner shares a flashback story. It takes us to 1910, where Johnny Kelly, a principled newsboy, works to support his family. Johnny reluctantly joins a gang led by Jocko Dundee to afford his mother's operation. Over the years, Johnny becomes the gang boss, falls in love with Lil Sheridan, and protects his brother Tommy. After a series of events, Johnny is framed for murder but eventually escapes and proves his innocence. The story concludes with Johnny, now successful, sharing a lesson with the young shoplifter and leaving in style with Lil.
December. 21,1984
1 hr 30 min
Amy Heckerling
Harry Colomby, Jeff Harris, Bernie Kukoff
20th Century Fox, Edgewood Productions