Dynamite Johnson (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, Dynamite Johnson is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Bobby A. Suarez, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Master Johnson Yap stars as Dynamite Johnson a crippled boy who undergoes an operation by bionic doctors to make him superbionic. In the same hospital is a man suffering from terrible burns inflicted by a giant robot dragon (which looks like it is made from silver cardboard) and his delirious ramblings are overhead by Johnson (with his superbionic ears) leading to an investigation which uncovers an evil Nazi plot for world domination.
Who’s in it. Dynamite Johnson stars Marrie Lee as Cleopatra Wong, Johnson Yap as Johnson 'Sonny' Lee (Bionic boy), Ken Metcalfe as Heinrich Kuntz and Joseph Zucchero as Dr. Hiss (as Joe Zucchero), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Dynamite Johnson has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dynamite Johnson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dynamite Johnson tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dynamite Johnson (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dynamite Johnson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dynamite Johnson worth watching?
- Dynamite Johnson holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dynamite Johnson?
- Dynamite Johnson stars Marrie Lee, Johnson Yap, Ken Metcalfe, Joseph Zucchero and Joseph Zucchero.