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Onion Johnnie (1957)

Movie 30 min

Documentary

He is a man who lives half his life in France and half in Britain. Follow the Breton onion-sellers - the distinctive "Onion Johnnies," with their bicycles, berets and strings of onions, from their homes in Roscoff, Brittany to the doorsteps of houses throughout Britain.

Stephen Hearst Writer Richard Cawston Writer Stephen Hearst Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 20, 1957
Runtime
30 min
Studio

Cast

Jacques Brunius Jacques Brunius narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Onion Johnnie about?
He is a man who lives half his life in France and half in Britain. Follow the Breton onion-sellers - the distinctive "Onion Johnnies," with their bicycles, berets and strings of onions, from their homes in Roscoff, Brittany to the doorsteps of houses throughout Britain.
Who directed Onion Johnnie?
Onion Johnnie was directed by Stephen Hearst.
Who stars in Onion Johnnie?
Onion Johnnie stars Jacques Brunius.
When was Onion Johnnie released?
Onion Johnnie is a 1957 documentary film.
Where can I watch Onion Johnnie?
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