Johnny O'Clock

Jan 7, 1947

1h 35m

★ 6.2

Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!

Overview

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.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

J.E.M. Productions

Columbia Pictures

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Cast

Johnny O'Clock

Dick Powell

Nancy Hobson

Evelyn Keyes

Inspector Koch

Lee J. Cobb

Nelle Marchettis

Ellen Drew

Harriet Hobson

Nina Foch

Pete Marchettis

Thomas Gomez

Charlie

John Kellogg

Chuck Blayden

Jim Bannon

Slatternly Woman Tenant

Mabel Paige

Phil, Hotel Clerk

Phil Brown

Hotel Doorman

Fred Aldrich

Practical Dealer

George Alesko

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