Biography
As a director, Jesse V. Johnson is fascinated with the themes of crime and punishment and redemption within the underworld. His stylistic roots are set firmly in the maverick cinematic ground first hewn by Don Siegel, Samuel Fuller and Sam Peckinpah.
Jesse V. Johnson came to the United States from the UK, working for ten years within many facets of the motion picture industry. After a successful career as a stunt coordinator and performer, he turned his attention to writing and directing feature films.
With his four most recent productions, GREENSTREET HOOLIGANS 2, 5TH COMMANDMENT, THE BUTCHER, and CHARLIE VALENTINE, Jesse hopes that a distinctive "style" is becoming evident in his work. He hopes to create his own brand of films, which are uncompromising and powerful but ultimately deal with the strength of the human spirit.