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15th March 2024
05:32pm GMT

Our TV movie pick for tonight is Johnny Handsome, a 1989 neo-noir crime thriller from director Walter Hill (48 Hrs, The Driver, The Warriors).
It centres on a criminal named Johnny (Mickey Rourke) in New Orleans who is double-crossed by two of his accomplices (Ellen Barkin and Lance Henriksen) and sent to jail.
While in prison, Johnny meets a surgeon (Forest Whitaker) who is looking for a guinea pig so he can attempt an experimental procedure in reconstructive cosmetic surgery.
Figuring he has nothing to lose, Johnny is given a new face - making him unrecognisable to the people who knew him - before being released back into society.
He then seeks revenge, while trying to dodge the dour cop (Morgan Freeman) on his tail.
Johnny Handsome was a box office disappointment upon release and earned mixed reviews from critics.
However, it has gained a bit of a cult following in the decades since, thanks to its unique premise, stylish direction and great cast.
The movie is airing on TV at 12.55 am on Friday night/Saturday morning on the channel Legend. It is also available to rent on Apple TV.
Check out Johnny Handsome's trailer right here:
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