Johnny O'Clock
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Dick PowellJohnny O'Clock
Evelyn KeyesNancy Hobson
Lee J. CobbInspector Koch
Ellen DrewNelle Marchettis
Nina FochHarriet Hobson
Thomas GomezPete Marchettis
John KelloggCharlie
Jim BannonChuck Blayden
Mabel PaigeSlatternly Woman Tenant
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Johnny O'Clock released?
- Johnny O'Clock was released on January 7, 1947.
- How long is Johnny O'Clock?
- Johnny O'Clock has a runtime of 1h 35m.
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