Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1947 · 1h 35m

Johnny O'Clock

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Director
Robert Rossen
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
Crew
Burnett Guffey — Director of Photography Warren Low — Editor Al Clark — Editor George Duning — Original Music Composer Robert Rossen — Screenplay Jerry Giesler — Producer
Tagline

Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!

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.

Trailer Johnny O'Clock — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
gamblingfilm noirclub
Key Collaborators
Robert Rossen Director Burnett Guffey Director of Photography Warren Low Editor Al Clark Editor George Duning Original Music Composer Robert Rossen Screenplay Jerry Giesler Producer Edward G. Nealis Producer Jean Louis Costume Design
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