Johnny O'Clock(1947)
“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.
Director
Robert Rossen
Studio
J.E.M. Productions
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Dick Powell
as Johnny O'Clock
Evelyn Keyes
as Nancy Hobson
Lee J. Cobb
as Inspector Koch
Ellen Drew
as Nelle Marchettis
Nina Foch
as Harriet Hobson
Thomas Gomez
as Pete Marchettis
John Kellogg
as Charlie
Jim Bannon
as Chuck Blayden
Mabel Paige
as Slatternly Woman Tenant
Phil Brown
as Phil, Hotel Clerk
Fred Aldrich
as Hotel Doorman
George Alesko
as Practical Dealer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1947
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
J.E.M. Productions • Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Johnny O'Clock?▼
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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.
Who directed Johnny O'Clock?▼
Johnny O'Clock was directed by Robert Rossen and released in 1947. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Johnny O'Clock?▼
Johnny O'Clock has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Johnny O'Clock?▼
The cast of Johnny O'Clock includes Dick Powell as Johnny O'Clock, Evelyn Keyes as Nancy Hobson, Lee J. Cobb as Inspector Koch, Ellen Drew as Nelle Marchettis, Nina Foch as Harriet Hobson and more.
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