The Johnna Man

Summary The Johnna Man is a story of love, loss, grief, friendship and unnecessary cruelty to goldfish, as told by Chris Riseborough - a late twenty-something comedy writer who spends his days adrift in a sea of self involvement and whiskey. On the day that Chris' estranged wife, Tilly, informs him of her intention to file for a divorce, Chris doesn't think that the day could get any worse. That is until he learns that his closest childhood friend, John Naylor (AKA The Johnna Man) has become very estranged indeed. Terminally So. When Chris returns to his hometown of Brighton in order to pay his last respects he is once again brought face to face with the friends that he left behind. Amongst them are Pete and Ian, a drink & drug orientated Laurel & Hardy, Nessa, a dizzy but loveable psuedo hippy, Steph, the late Johnna's oft-overlooked girlfriend, and Ryan, a misanthropic, New York dwelling architect who "makes Edmund Blackadder look like Mary Poppins". Also present in this group of old friends is the other object of Chris' misery - Tilly. Over the next three days, there will be laughter, tears, and lavatory-dwelling goldfish as the gang come to celebrate the passing of one of their closest friends... The Johnna Man. View more details

The Johnna Man

Directed : Kevin Akehurst

Written : Adrian Foiadelli

Stars : Adrian Foiadelli Kevin Akehurst Steve Bache Jim Briffet

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Genres : Comedy Drama Romance

Release date : May 27, 1981

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Website

Language : English

Filming locations : Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

Production companies : Modern Life Big Cat Productions Jimbo Entertainment

Summary The Johnna Man is a story of love, loss, grief, friendship and unnecessary cruelty to goldfish, as told by Chris Riseborough - a late twenty-something comedy writer who spends his days adrift in a sea of self involvement and whiskey. On the day that Chris' estranged wife, Tilly, informs him of her intention to file for a divorce, Chris doesn't think that the day could get any worse. That is until he learns that his closest childhood friend, John Naylor (AKA The Johnna Man) has become very estranged indeed. Terminally So. When Chris returns to his hometown of Brighton in order to pay his last respects he is once again brought face to face with the friends that he left behind. Amongst them are Pete and Ian, a drink & drug orientated Laurel & Hardy, Nessa, a dizzy but loveable psuedo hippy, Steph, the late Johnna's oft-overlooked girlfriend, and Ryan, a misanthropic, New York dwelling architect who "makes Edmund Blackadder look like Mary Poppins". Also present in this group of old friends is the other object of Chris' misery - Tilly. Over the next three days, there will be laughter, tears, and lavatory-dwelling goldfish as the gang come to celebrate the passing of one of their closest friends... The Johnna Man. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Romance

Release date : May 27, 1981

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Website

Language : English

Filming locations : Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

Production companies : Modern Life Big Cat Productions Jimbo Entertainment

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