What is The Wrong Mr. Johnson?
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "The Wrong Mr. Johnson" (2009).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Release date
- May 8, 2009
- Genres
- Comedy, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
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Task: Write a factual overview of the film "The Wrong Mr. Johnson" (2009).
Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Goal: Repair the factual overview.
Title: The Wrong Mr. Johnson.
Release Year/Date: 2009 (TMDB says 05/08/2009 CZ; IMDb/ČSFD say 2008).
Genre: Comedy and TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 25m.
Director: Carl Haber (IMDb).
Cast: Klára Issová, Jeff Joseph, Hynek Cermák, Nick Mancuso (IMDb).
Plot:
Veronika (a timid 20-something Czech girl living in Prague) needs money to spring her thuggish/abusive boyfriend Vaclav from prison.
She agrees to cover for her friend Lucy (a prostitute/escort).
She picks up the wrong guy at the airport: a good-natured jazz drummer named Jim Johnson.
They deal with language issues and attraction.
An "other" Jim Johnson (an overbearing sex tourist) is involved with groupie Sonya and call girl Apollonia.
Vaclav and the couples eventually square off in a jazz club.
The film The Wrong Mr. Johnson is a comedy and TV movie directed by
Should you watch it?
“A timid young woman trying to free her imprisoned boyfriend accidentally picks up the wrong man.”
- features an accidental airport mix-up plot
- explores language barriers and growing attraction
- involves a mix-up with overlapping storylines
Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedies involving mistaken identity and quirky character dynamics.
The film contains adult themes and suggestive situations.
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When was The Wrong Mr. Johnson released?
The film was released in 2009.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What genre is The Wrong Mr. Johnson?
It is categorized as a comedy and a television movie.
Why does Veronika need cash?
Veronika needs cash to spring her boyfriend Vaclav from prison.
Who does Veronika accidentally pick up at the airport?
She picks up a jazz drummer named Jim Johnson instead of the intended person.
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