
My Name Ain't Johnny
He had everything but limits
Directed by Mauro Lima
Produced by Atitude Produções e Empreendimentos, Globo Filmes
A gritty true-crime drama about a charismatic young man's descent into the cocaine trade, balancing the seductive allure of excess with the inevitable consequences of a life without limits.
The true story of João Guilherme Estrella ("Johnny"), a young middle-class bon vivant who became a big-time cocaine dealer in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1990s.
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Is My Name Ain't Johnny scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does My Name Ain't Johnny end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is My Name Ain't Johnny violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Is My Name Ain't Johnny sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is My Name Ain't Johnny easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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