Uneven goofy teen comedy, but often fun and funny RELEASED IN 1988 and directed by Bud Smith, "Johnny Be Good" is a high school comedy starring Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Walker from central Texas, America's most wanted football prospect. Should Johnny take one of the tempting offers from scores of talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his babe (Uma Thurman), giving up his football…
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?
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Anthony Michael Hall
Johnny Walker
Robert Downey Jr.
Leo Wiggins
Uma Thurman
Georgia Elkans
Paul Gleason
Wayne Hisler
Steve James
Coach Ned Sanders
Jennifer Tilly
Connie Hisler
Seymour Cassel
Wallace Gibson
Marshall Bell
Chief Elkans
Deborah May
Mrs. Walker
Robert Downey Sr.
NCAA Investigator
John Hawkes
Pizza Boy #1
John Pankow
Lou Landers
Michael Greene
Tex Wade
Michael Alldredge
Vinny Kroll
Jon Stafford
Bad Breath
Peter Koch
Pete Andropolous
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FAQ about Johnny Be Good
What is Johnny Be Good about?
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…
When was Johnny Be Good released?
Johnny Be Good was released in 1988.
What genres does Johnny Be Good belong to?
Johnny Be Good is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Johnny Be Good?
The cast of Johnny Be Good includes Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Uma Thurman, Paul Gleason, Steve James.