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Johnny Mad Dog
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Johnny Mad Dog

2008-05-20 · 97 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · History · War

A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country.

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Directors
Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
Production companies
Lunar Films, Explicit Films, MNP Entreprise
Countries
Liberia, France, Belgium
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christopher MinieChristopher MinieJohnny Mad Dog
Daisy Victoria VandyDaisy Victoria VandyLaokole
Dagbeh TwehNo Good Advice
Barry ChernohSmall Devil
Cornelius KeagonCornelius Keagon
Teddy BoyGamin aux oranges
Careen MooreFatmata - Lovelita
Philip TokpaHomme au cochon
Fanta K. SmithMère Ibrahim
Massiata E. KennehTanya Toyo
Onismus KamohFofo
Léo Boyeneh KotePussy Cat

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