Johnny Flynton (2002)

Name: Johnny Flynton
Director: Lexi Alexander
Released: 2002-09-21
Duration: 37 min
Cast: Dash Mihok, Michele Matheson, James Beck, Raymond Thorne

Director: Lexi Alexander

Cast: Dash Mihok, Michele Matheson, James Beck, Raymond Thorne

Runtime37 min

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Johnny Flynton is a 2002 American short film directed and co-written by Lexi Alexander. Johnny Flynton is good at one thing: boxing. He's not too bright, and there's clearly some issues in his past, but what's worse, when he's boxing, his temper flares up. His wife, Samantha, tells him she's pregnant. Meanwhile, he's got an exhibition match with local boy Artie Duane. Johnny lets him get a few punches in to look good, but when Artie starts taking cheap shots, Johnny can't stand by and overreacts. He runs home, where he's in high spirits, but that proves his downfall. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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Johnny Flynton is a critically acclaimed 2002 American short film directed by Lexi Alexander. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film, indicating strong critical reception. Details about the film's public reception are not available.

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Directed by the talented Lexi Alexander, the 2002 short film 'Johnny Flynton' offers a gritty, character-driven portrait of a boxer struggling with his temper and personal issues. The standout performance by Dash Mihok as the titular character adds depth and nuance to this powerful story about the challenges of controlling one's emotions.

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Johnny Flynton is a 2002 American short film directed and co-written by Lexi Alexander. It was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 75th Academy Awards.