Johnny Dangerously Soundtrack (

Johnny Dangerously Soundtrack (1984) cover

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Rating: 6.50/10 from 16000 votes
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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Johnny peligroso
Title in Italiano:

Pericolosamente Johnny
Title in Português:

Os Gangsters Malandros

Synopsis

1935, New York City. Pet store owner Johnny Kelly is relaying the story of his past life as mobster Johnny Dangerously, the telling of the story a morality tale.

He got into the mob, working for mob boss Jocko Dundee, on the noble reason of helping his ailing widowed mother, Ma Kelly, pay her ever mounting medical bills, in the process he finding that he had a special knack for certain aspects of the business, often saving Jocko from the rival gang led by Roman Moronie.

With the exception of Jocko, the older members of his gang, and nightclub performer Lil Sheridan who would become Mrs. Dangerously, no one knew of Johnny's double life, those not in the know including Ma, and Johnny's earnest, straight-laced, law-abiding younger brother, Tommy Kelly, they who believed Johnny was solely a hard-working and successful nightclub owner.

No longer wanting to lead that double life especially in increasing potential conflicts with Tommy, Johnny wanted to get out of the business. But he found that getting out wasn't quite as easy as going in.

A special cigarette case, an influence over the course of Johnny's criminal life, would prove to be a major factor in what happened to him in trying to get out.

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Johnny Dangerously
This Is The Life (Theme From 'Johnny Dangerously')
Dangerously
John Morris: Performer
Let's Misbehave

User reviews

David Parker
1/10

The soundtrack of Johnny Dangerously felt disconnected from the time period and setting of 1935 New York City, lacking the necessary elements to transport the audience to that era.

Kimberly Green
6/10

The romantic themes in the music beautifully complement the relationship between Johnny and Lil Sheridan, adding a touch of nostalgia and sweetness to the story.

Joshua Carter
6/10

The use of traditional instruments like saxophones and trumpets adds an authentic feel to the soundtrack, transporting the listener to the era of prohibition and organized crime.

Joseph Johnson
10/10

The soundtrack of Johnny Dangerously perfectly captures the essence of 1935 New York City, setting the tone for the story of a mobster with a heart of gold. The jazzy melodies and upbeat tunes transport the listener to the era of mob bosses and prohibition, enhancing the storytelling experience.

Timothy Lee
6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the moral dilemmas faced by Johnny as he struggles to balance his loyalty to his family with his involvement in criminal activities, adding layers of complexity to his character.

Karen Evans
4/10

The soundtrack did not resonate with the themes of family loyalty, deception, and redemption portrayed in the film, missing the opportunity to elevate the narrative through impactful and memorable musical motifs.

Andrew Harris
6/10

The music creates a sense of suspense and intrigue as Johnny Kelly navigates his double life as a mobster, adding depth to the character development and storyline.

Thomas Harris
4/10

The music did not effectively capture the moral dilemmas and complexities of the protagonist's double life as a mobster and a pet store owner, failing to enhance the storytelling and emotional depth of the film.

Elizabeth Green
5/10

The soundtrack of Johnny Dangerously perfectly captures the essence of 1935 New York City, setting the tone for the story with its jazzy and lively tunes.

Karen Campbell
2/10

The score did not create a sense of tension or suspense during key moments of conflict, resulting in a lackluster and forgettable musical accompaniment to Johnny's struggles in the mob underworld.

Joshua Harris
9/10

The music in Johnny Dangerously skillfully conveys the emotional depth and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, adding layers of complexity to the narrative. The compositions evoke a sense of nostalgia and intrigue, immersing the audience in the world of Johnny Kelly's double life as a mobster trying to do right by his family.

Michelle Turner
5/10

Overall, the music in Johnny Dangerously enhances the viewing experience by evoking the emotions and atmosphere of the time period, making it a memorable and engaging soundtrack.