Johnny O'Clock

Johnny O'Clock (1947)

07/01/1947 (GB)
Crime, Drama
1h 35m

Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!

Overview

When an employee at an illegal gambling den dies suspiciously, her sister, Nancy, looks into the situation and falls for Johnny O'Clock, a suave partner in the underground casino. Selfish and non-committal by nature, Johnny slowly begins to return Nancy's affection and decides to run away with her, but conflict within his business threatens their plans. As Johnny tries to distance himself from the casino, his shady past comes back to haunt him.

  • Robert RossenDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $1,750,000

Keywords

  • gambling
  • film noir
  • club

Top Billed Cast

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Johnny O'Clock

Evelyn Keyes

Evelyn Keyes

Nancy Hobson

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

Inspector Koch

Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Nelle Marchettis

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Harriet Hobson

Thomas Gomez

Thomas Gomez

Pete Marchettis

John Kellogg

John Kellogg

Charlie

Jim Bannon

Jim Bannon

Chuck Blayden

Mabel Paige

Mabel Paige

Slatternly Woman Tenant

Phil Brown

Phil Brown

Phil, Hotel Clerk

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