Johnny Was is a crime thriller film directed by Mark Hammond and starred by Vinnie Jones, Samantha Mumba, and Roger Daltrey. The movie follows Johnny Doyle (played by Patrick Bergin), an ex-IRA member who moves to London to start a new life. He works as a disc jockey in a reggae club and stays away from violence.
However, Johnny's peaceful life is disrupted when his former mentor, Flynn (played by Vinnie Jones), escapes from prison and seeks him out to retrieve a hidden stash of stolen money. Flynn is a dangerous and violent man who wants to get his hands on the money and will not hesitate to hurt anyone who gets in his way.
As Johnny tries to run away from Flynn and his accomplices, he finds a new love interest in Rita (played by Samantha Mumba), a singer who performs at the same club as him. They begin a romantic relationship, which becomes complicated when Flynn discovers their whereabouts.
The movie is a mix of action, crime, and romance, set against the backdrop of the London streets and the reggae music scene. The tension builds up to a thrilling and bloody final showdown between Johnny and Flynn, leaving the audience at the edge of their seats. Overall, Johnny Was is an entertaining movie that keeps viewers engaged until the end.