Johnny Be Good

Johnny Be Good (1988)

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.

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?

Date of release
1988-03-22
TMDB
4.7 / 10 (162)
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Bud S. Smith

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

Johnny Be Good is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Bud S. Smith, starring Anthony Michael Hall as the main character, Johnny Walker. The film also features Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Gleason. Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon and sportscaster Howard Cosell make cameo appearances. Despite starring famous actors and comedians, the film was both a critical and financial failure, grossing $18 million.

Production

Filming mainly took place in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio school campuses of Alamo Heights High School and University of the Incarnate Word were used as the backdrop of the film.

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