Johnny O'Clock (1947)

1947 · Feature film · 106 min · dir. Robert Rossen

Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!

• Crime
• Drama

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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.

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Details

Director

Robert Rossen

Writer

Robert Rossen

Composer

George Duning

Cinematography

Burnett Guffey

Studio

J.E.M. Productions, Columbia Pictures

Released

1947-01-07

Running time

106 minutes

Cast & crew

• Robert Rossen Director
• Dick Powell
• Evelyn Keyes
• Lee J. Cobb
• Ellen Drew
• Nina Foch
• Thomas Gomez
• John Kellogg
• Jim Bannon

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