Johnny O'Clock (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, Johnny O'Clock is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Rossen, running about 95 minutes. “Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Johnny O'Clock stars Dick Powell as Johnny O'Clock, Evelyn Keyes as Nancy Hobson, Lee J. Cobb as Inspector Koch and Ellen Drew as Nelle Marchettis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Johnny O'Clock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny O'Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny O'Clock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny O'Clock (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Johnny O'Clock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Johnny O'Clock worth watching?
- Johnny O'Clock holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny O'Clock?
- Johnny O'Clock stars Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, Lee J. Cobb, Ellen Drew and Nina Foch.
- When was Johnny O'Clock released?
- Johnny O'Clock was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.