The People Against O'Hara (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1951, The People Against O'Hara is a drama and crime film directed by John Sturges, running about 102 minutes. “O'HARA MIGHT BEAT MURDER - IF HIS LAWYER CAN BEAT THE BOTTLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A defense attorney jeopardizes his career to save his client.
Who’s in it. The People Against O'Hara stars Spencer Tracy as James P. Curtayne, Pat O'Brien as Det. Vincent Ricks, Diana Lynn as Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne and John Hodiak as District Attorney Louis Barra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The People Against O'Hara has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People Against O'Hara page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People Against O'Hara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People Against O'Hara (1951)?
- In US, The People Against O'Hara is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The People Against O'Hara worth watching?
- The People Against O'Hara holds an audience score of 5.2 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 The People Against O'Hara?
- The People Against O'Hara stars Spencer Tracy, Pat O'Brien, Diana Lynn, John Hodiak and Eduardo Ciannelli.
- When was The People Against O'Hara released?
- The People Against O'Hara was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.