Captain Johnno

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MOVIE

Captain Johnno

A young deaf boy who calls himself "Captain Johnno" befriends Tony, an Italian fisherman in the small Australian fishing town they live in. Both feel outcast by the town and both share a great love of the sea. When Johnno's beloved sister leaves to go to boarding school, he is so upset he runs away to an island hiding place, causing much distress in the town. His friend Tony helps him understand how much he is loved and missed by the townsfolk and his family.

Release Date

1988-04-17

Year

1988

Duration

1h 36m

Status

Released

Score

8.30

Cast

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Damien Walters

Capt. Johnno

John Waters

John Waters

Frank

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Rebecca Sykes

Julie

Michele Fawdon

Michele Fawdon

Kathleen

Joe Petruzzi

Joe Petruzzi

Tony

Elspeth Ballantyne

Elspeth Ballantyne

Mrs. Greenwood