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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.3 / 100
2014·Biography / Crime / Documentary·1h 21m

WHO TOOK JOHNNY

An examination of the infamous thirty-year-old cold case of Iowa paperboy Johnny Gosch, the first missing child to appear on a milk carton. The film focuses on Johnny’s mother, Noreen Gosch, and her relentless quest to find the truth about what happened to her son. Along the way there have been mysterious sightings, bizarre revelations, and a confrontation with a person who claims to have helped abduct Johnny.

Above the Line
David Beilinson, Michael Galinsky, Suki Hawley·DirectorDavid Beilinson·WriterMichael Galinsky·WriterMichael Galinsky·Director of PhotographySuki Hawley·Editor
Cast
Noreen Gosch·SelfJohnny Gosch·Self (archive footage)John Gosch Sr.·SelfJohn Walsh·SelfJohn DeCamp·SelfPaul Bonacci·Self
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 2
David Beilinson·DirectorSuki Hawley·Director
Writing· 3
David Beilinson·WriterMichael Galinsky·WriterSuki Hawley·Writer
Camera· 1
Michael Galinsky·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Suki Hawley·Editor
By the Numbers
76.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Mysterious, Urgent
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark, textured background on the left side, transitioning to a white milk carton design on the right. Large, distressed red text reads "WH”

documentarytrue crimemystery
Key Elements
Milk CartonPhotograph Of A BoyFingerprint Graphic
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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