Johnny O'Clock
“Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!”
1947•NR•1h 35m•6.3•Released
CrimeDrama
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
Writer
Robert Rossen
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
J.E.M. Productions
Cast
Dick Powell
Johnny O'Clock
Evelyn Keyes
Nancy Hobson
Lee J. Cobb
Inspector Koch
Ellen Drew
Nelle Marchettis
Nina Foch
Harriet Hobson
Thomas Gomez
Pete Marchettis
John Kellogg
Charlie
Jim Bannon
Chuck Blayden
Mabel Paige
Slatternly Woman Tenant
Phil Brown
Phil, Hotel Clerk
Fred Aldrich
Hotel Doorman
George Alesko
Practical Dealer
John P. Barrett
Floorman
Fred Beecher
Practical Dealer
Brooks Benedict
Card Player
Production
Company
J.E.M. Productions
Company
Columbia Pictures
Producer
Jerry Giesler
Producer
Edward G. Nealis
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