Johnny Flynton

Johnny Flynton
Directed by Lexi Alexander
Written by Lexi Alexander
Fabian Marquez
Starring Dash Mihok
Michele Matheson
Robert W. Hill
Austin Crim
Release dates
  • September 21, 2002 (2002-09-21)
Running time
37 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Johnny Flynton (2002) is a short film directed and co-written by Lexi Alexander. It was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 75th Academy Awards.[1] Based on a true story and starring Dash Mihok in the title role, the film follows an undefeated boxer, Johnny Flynton, in a small Alabama town on the day of a local exhibition fight that sparks a series of tragic events.

Background and production

The film was shot on location in Birmingham, Alabama with a budget under $100,000.[2] Alexander approached Hunter Films for assistance and self-financed the production, raising the money through her work in martial arts coaching over a course of six months.[3]

Reception

A Film Threat review says, "Fuck 'Rocky,' this is the best film about a boxer that I’ve ever seen."[4]

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