The mistake I made was being born. Johnny Reno is directed by R.G. Springsteen and written by Steve Fisher and Andrew Craddock. It stars Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, Lyle Bettger, Lon Chaney Jr., John Agar and Tom Drake. A Technicolor/Techniscope production, with music by Jimmie Haskell (title tune song by Jerry Wallace) and cinematography by Harold Stine. Andrews is Johnny Reno, a tough no nonsense U.S.…
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
Johnny Reno
Jane Russell
Nona Williams
Lon Chaney Jr.
Sheriff Hodges
John Agar
Ed Tomkins
Lyle Bettger
Jess Yates
Tom Drake
Joe Conners
Richard Arlen
Ned Duggan
Robert Lowery
Jake Reed
Tracy Olsen
Marie Yates
Regis Parton
Charlie - Bartender
Rodd Redwing
Indian Brave
Charles Horvath
Wooster
Dale Van Sickel
Ab Conners
Paul Daniel
Chief Little Bear
Chuck Hicks
Bellows
Edmund Cobb
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Reviews
_**Decent ‘second feature’ mid-60’s Western with Dana Andrews and Jane Russell**_ A Federal marshal (Dana Andrews) rides into Stone Junction with a prisoner (Tom Drake) whom the mayor wants lynched (Lyle Bettger), but he discerns that the mayor’s minions are too gung ho and his captive may be innocent. Jane Russell plays his romantic interest while Lon Chaney Jr. is on hand as the sheriff. “Johnny Reno” (1966)…
Despite the presence of an half decent supporting cast, Dana Andrews doesn't really do much with this disappointingly formulaic western. He is the eponymous federal marshal who has apprehended 'Conners' (Tom Drake) after coming under fire en route to visit 'Nona' (Jane Russell). With his charge safely locked up and protesting his innocence, 'Reno' realises that the townsfolk are scenting blood, and that they don't…
FAQ about Johnny Reno
What is Johnny Reno about?
The townsfolk are set on lynching an accused killer held in the town lockup. But US Marshal Johnny Reno stands in their way.
When was Johnny Reno released?
Johnny Reno was released in 1966.
What genres does Johnny Reno belong to?
Johnny Reno is categorised as Action, Western.
Who stars in Johnny Reno?
The cast of Johnny Reno includes Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, Lon Chaney Jr., John Agar, Lyle Bettger.