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Johnny O'Clock
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Johnny O'Clock

1947-01-07 · 95 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Robert Rossen
Production companies
J.E.M. Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,750,000

Top Cast

Dick PowellDick PowellJohnny O'Clock
Evelyn KeyesEvelyn KeyesNancy Hobson
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbInspector Koch
Ellen DrewEllen DrewNelle Marchettis
Nina FochNina FochHarriet Hobson
Thomas GomezThomas GomezPete Marchettis
John KelloggJohn KelloggCharlie
Jim BannonJim BannonChuck Blayden
Mabel PaigeMabel PaigeSlatternly Woman Tenant
Phil BrownPhil BrownPhil, Hotel Clerk
Fred AldrichFred AldrichHotel Doorman
George AleskoPractical Dealer
John P. BarrettFloorman
Fred BeecherPractical Dealer
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictCard Player
John BerkesJohn BerkesWaiter
Jeff ChandlerJeff ChandlerTurk
Gene DelmontDealer
Johnny DuncanJohnny DuncanNewsboy
Matty FainMatty FainFleming

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