Johnny
Light the fire.
A biographical film that dramatizes the life of Jean-Philippe Smet, better known by his stage name Johnny Hallyday, a French rock and roll and pop singer and actor.
Directed by Cédric Jimenez · Written by Laeticia Hallyday
In theaters Dec 8, 2027
Cast
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Benjamin Voisin Johnny Hallyday -
Noée Abita Sylvie Vartan -
Nina Meurisse Nathalie Baye -
Marie Colomb Nanette Workman -
William Lebghil Michel Berger -
Laura Smet Huguette Clerc -
Emma Guillod Spectator -
Agustín Bruzzone Spectateur Concert 1993
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