Johnny Handsome

1990 • 89 minutes

About this movie

Mickey Rourke stars as John Sedley in this high-energy movie, directed by Walter Hill. Johnny was born severely deformed and makes his living as a small-time criminal. During a robbery, he and his best friend Mikey are double-crossed by their partners. Mikey is shot and killed, and John takes the rap for the robbery and goes to prison. There, thanks to a sympathetic surgeon, he receives a new face. Finally John is released on parole. Seeking revenge, he makes a daring and desperate gamble to get even in this electrifying tale of intrigue and betrayal.

Ratings and reviews

Stylish early Mickey Rourke film made just before his slump. Directed by Walter Hill. Has a powerful sub text about acceptance and the difficulty in changing as a person. I loved it.