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Johnny West (1977)

Movie ★ 8.0 127 min

Drama

Hans Michael Westerfeld, a self-styled Johnny West, wants to become an American-style rock star. To this end, he works as a roadie, one of the crew that takes care of the equipment during the German tour of the black American singing group called the Manhattans.

Roald Koller Director Roald Koller Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 22, 1977
Runtime
127 min
IMDb
tt0076232
Country
Language
Studio
FAUST-FILM GmbH, Peter Welz Produktion, Multimedia, Sunny Point Film

Cast

Rio Reiser Rio Reiser Johnny West Kristina van Eyck Kristina van Eyck Monika Karl Heinz Maslo Max Jess Hahn Jess Hahn Manager Melwin 'Candy' Canady Jimmy Rainer Westerfield Rainer Birgit Bergen Birgit Bergen Linda Missus Beastly Missus Beastly - Musician

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Frequently asked questions

What is Johnny West about?
Hans Michael Westerfeld, a self-styled Johnny West, wants to become an American-style rock star. To this end, he works as a roadie, one of the crew that takes care of the equipment during the German tour of the black American singing group called the Manhattans.
Who directed Johnny West?
Johnny West was directed by Roald Koller.
Who stars in Johnny West?
Johnny West stars Rio Reiser, Kristina van Eyck, Karl Heinz Maslo, Jess Hahn.
When was Johnny West released?
Johnny West is a 1977 drama film.
Where can I watch Johnny West?
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