Johnny Got His Gun
A harrowing, claustrophobic plunge into a trapped mind, blending memory and nightmare into an unforgettable anti-war cry.
- About
- 1971 film by Dalton Trumbo
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1971
- Runtime
- 111 min
A harrowing, claustrophobic plunge into a trapped mind, blending memory and nightmare into an unforgettable anti-war cry.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 1 | |
| Horror | 6 | |
| Humour | 1 | |
| Realism | 7 | |
| Romance | 2 | |
| Tension | 7 | |
| Darkness | 10 | |
| Complexity | 7 | |
| Emotional weight | 10 |
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