Johnny Got His Gun (1971)

US:: PG Drama War

Joe, a young American soldier, is hit by a mortar shell on the last day of World War I. He lies in a hospital bed in a fate worse than death - a quadruple amputee who has lost his arms, legs, eyes, ears, mouth and nose. Unbeknown to his doctors, he remains conscious and able to think, thereby reliving his life through strange dreams and memories and unable to distinguish whether he is awake or dreaming. He remains frustrated by his situation, until one day when Joe discovers a unique way to communicate with his caregivers.

Updated May 10 2020

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1971-08-04

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amputation deaf-mute deafness blindness and impaired vision world war i human experimentation u.s. army mute wounded infantry

FACTS

Runtime: 111 mins Rating: 7.5 Tag Line: The most shattering experience you'll ever live.

Cast

Jason Robards

Joe's Father

Eric Christmas

Corporal Timlon

Peter Brocco

Ancient Prelate

Charles McGraw

Mike Burkeman

Dalton Trumbo

Orator (as Robert Cole)

Timothy Bottoms

Joe Bonham

Donald Sutherland

Christ

Eduard Franz

Col. / Gen. Tillery