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Johnny the Partisan (2000)

Movie ★ 6.1 135 min

After the 8th September 1943 north of Italy is occupied by Germans. Italian army collapsed and the soldiers are escaped to the mountains trying to set up a resistance. Many civilians did the same and Johnny, an English literature student, is among them. Johnny avoids to band together the red partisans (communists) and tries to be part of the azure bands (former regular soldiers). But in both cases he is deluded by the partisan bands and discovers that the partisan war is less poetic and genuine that he thought. At one point anyway the partisans free Alba from Germans. When the city falls again in German hands Johnny escape with Ettore and Pierre. But, one after another, German army and Italian fascists captures the partisans and Johnny will pass the winter alone and isolated. He then finds the way to participate to one of the last attack to occupants, in fact the war will be over two months later.

Guido Chiesa Director Guido Chiesa Writer Antonio Leotti Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 17, 2000
Runtime
135 min
Budget
$4.0M
Box office
$400,000
IMDb
tt0206200
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Language
Studio
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Frequently asked questions

What is Johnny the Partisan about?
After the 8th September 1943 north of Italy is occupied by Germans. Italian army collapsed and the soldiers are escaped to the mountains trying to set up a resistance. Many civilians did the same and Johnny, an English literature student, is among them. Johnny avoids to band together the red partisans (communists) and tries to be part of the azure bands (former regular soldiers). But in both cases he is deluded by the partisan bands and discovers that the partisan war is less poetic and genuine that he thought. At one point anyway the partisans free Alba from Germans. When the city falls again in German hands Johnny escape with Ettore and Pierre. But, one after another, German army and Italian fascists captures the partisans and Johnny will pass the winter alone and isolated. He then finds the way to participate to one of the last attack to occupants, in fact the war will be over two months later.
Who directed Johnny the Partisan?
Johnny the Partisan was directed by Guido Chiesa.
Who stars in Johnny the Partisan?
Johnny the Partisan stars Stefano Dionisi, Gabriele Montanari, Toni Bertorelli, Lina Bernardi.
When was Johnny the Partisan released?
Johnny the Partisan is a 2000 drama, war film.
Where can I watch Johnny the Partisan?
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