Johnny Got His Gun classic film

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The 1971 war time drama, “Johnny Got His Gun,” starring Timothy Bottoms, Kathy Fields and Donald Sutherland, screens at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport on Tuesday, August 23, at 1:00 and 6:00 pm. This is the story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. When he regains consciousness 20 year old Joe Bonham slowly discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him forever trapped within the confines of his own imagination. Tapping his head in Morse code he is able to express to his caretakers a surprising wish. Original novel and screenplay adaptation by Dalton Trumbo. The movie is sponsored by Jim Aldrich. Rated PG with run time of 1 hour 46 minutes. Entry to the film is by donation. The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, soperreesetheatre.com.