---
title: "Johnny Belinda"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/johnny-belinda-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 289990
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Johnny Belinda (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/johnny-belinda-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Johnny Belinda is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Lorimar Productions, Stonehenge Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man in a rural community discovers a deaf girl written off as mentally handicapped."

### Why Watch
- Features a dramatic story based on a stage play by Elmer Harris
- Directed by Anthony Page

### Caveats & Content Note
- Set in a poverty-stricken rural community with a harsh father
- Presents serious and dramatic themes
- Tone & Suitability: This is a drama that deals with serious themes in a poverty-stricken setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/johnny-belinda-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anthony Page
- **Networks / Studios**: Lorimar Productions, Stonehenge Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Thomas** as *William Richmond*
- **Rosanna Arquette** as *Belinda McAdam*
- **Dennis Quaid** as *Kyle Hager*
- **Candy Clark** as *Julie Sayles*
- **Roberts Blossom** as *John McAdam*
- **Fran Ryan** as *Aunt Aggie McAdam*
- **Mickey Jones** as *Lowell*
- **Robert Dryer** as *Hes*
- **Billy Drago** as *Cutter*
- **Richard Lineback** as *Dan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Johnny Belinda released?
It was released on October 19, 1982 in the US.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Anthony Page.

### Q: What is the film's genre?
It is categorized as a drama and TV movie.

### Q: Who starred in the film?
The cast includes Richard Thomas, Dennis Quaid, Candy Clark, Roberts Blossom, and Fran Ryan.

### Q: Is this version a remake?
Yes, it is a remake of a 1947 film based on Elmer Harris's play.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Johnny Belinda — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/289990)
- [Johnny Belinda (1982) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/6939-johnny-belinda)
- [Johnny Belinda (1982)](https://www.sms.cz/film/johnny-belinda-1982)
- [Johnny Belinda 65% (1982) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/88928-johnny-belinda)
- [Johnny Belinda (1948) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/17711-johnny-belinda/prehled/)

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