''Johnny Nobody'' is a 1961 British
drama film
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made by Viceroy Films Limited, with
John R. Sloan as producer, and
Irving Allen and
Albert R. Broccoli as executive producers.
It was directed by the British film and stage actor
Nigel Patrick, who also took a leading role. The film also featured the BAFTA-winning actress
Yvonne Mitchell (with whom Patrick had starred in the 1959 production of ''
Sapphire
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''), and the American actors
William Bendix and
Aldo Ray. Cinematography was by
Ted Moore. The film was shot at
Ardmore Studios
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It opened in 1958 under the management of Emmet Dalton and Louis Elliman. Since then, it has evolved through many managements and owners. It has been the base for ...
in
Bray, Ireland.
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In the film, a man arrested for murder claims to be suffering from amnesia. Father Carey investigates the case, and looks for the killer's motive.
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Story
James Ronald Mulcahy ( William Bendix), an Irish American writer, is murdered moments after he has dared God to strike him dead. His murderer ( Aldo Ray) looks for help from the man who must decide his fate, the local priest, Father Carey ( Nigel Patrick). The killer is tagged "Johnny Nobody" by the press because of his claim to have total amnesia, but further investigation by Carey leads him to question whether or not "Johnny" was acting for God or, as seems more likely, a woman known as Miss Floyd ( Yvonne Mitchell) who turns out to be his wife.Johnny Nobody – Trailer – Cast – Showtimes
''The New York Times'']
Cast
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Nigel Patrick as Father Carey
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Yvonne Mitchell as Miss Floyd
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William Bendix as James Ronald Mulcahy
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Aldo Ray as Johnny Nobody
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Cyril Cusack
Cyril James Cusack (26 November 1910 – 7 October 1993) was an Irish stage and screen actor with a career that spanned more than 70 years. During his lifetime, he was considered one of Ireland’s finest thespians, and was renowned for his in ...
as Prosecuting Counsel O'Brien
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Bernie Winters
Bernie Winters (born Bernie Weinstein; 6 September 1930 – 4 May 1991), was an English comedian, actor, musician & TV presenter, and the comic foil of the double act Mike and Bernie Winters with his older brother, Mike. Winters later perform ...
as Photographer
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Niall MacGinnis as Defending Counsel Sullivan
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Noel Purcell as Brother Timothy
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Eddie Byrne as Landlord O'Connor
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John Welsh as Judge
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Joe Lynch as Tinker
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Jimmy O'Dea
James Augustine O'Dea (26 April 1899 – 7 January 1965) was an Irish actor and comedian.
Life
Jimmy O'Dea was born at 11 Lower Bridge Street, Dublin, to James O'Dea, an ironmonger, and Martha O'Gorman, who kept a small toy shop. He was one ...
as Postman Tim
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Frank O'Donovan as Garda
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May Craig as Tinker's Mother
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Norman Rodway
Norman John Frank Rodway (7 February 1929 – 13 March 2001) was an Anglo-Irish actor.
Early life
Rodway was born at the family home, Elsinore (named after the castle where Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'' is set), on Coliemore Road, Dalkey, Dublin ...
as Father Healey
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Michael Brennan as Supt. Lynch
References
External links
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New York Times
1961 drama films
1961 films
Films directed by Nigel Patrick
British drama films
Films scored by Ron Goodwin
Films with screenplays by Patrick Kirwan
Films about amnesia
Films about murderers
1960s English-language films
1960s British films
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