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Johnny O'Clock (1947)

NR · 1947-01-07 · 1h 35m · EN
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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.

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Robert RossenDirector
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$1.8M

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Dick PowellDick PowellJohnny O'ClockEvelyn KeyesEvelyn KeyesNancy HobsonLee J. CobbLee J. CobbInspector KochEllen DrewEllen DrewNelle MarchettisNina FochNina FochHarriet HobsonThomas GomezThomas GomezPete MarchettisJohn KelloggJohn KelloggCharlieJim BannonJim BannonChuck BlaydenMabel PaigeMabel PaigeSlatternly Woman TenantPhil BrownPhil BrownPhil, Hotel ClerkFred AldrichFred AldrichHotel DoormanGeorge AleskoGeorge AleskoPractical Dealer

Keywords

GamblingClubNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityGambling · Club · NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaDirector preference279110Actor preference141612 · 220770 · 17661

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What is Johnny O'Clock 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.

How long is Johnny O'Clock?

Johnny O'Clock has a runtime of 95 minutes.