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Feature film — 1947

Johnny O'Clock (1947)

6.31h 35mCrime — 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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A high-signal pick with 52 votes.

J.E.M. Productions / Columbia Pictures

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Director: Robert Rossen

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Cast & crew

Dick Powell as Johnny O'Clock

Dick Powell

Johnny O'Clock

Evelyn Keyes as Nancy Hobson

Evelyn Keyes

Nancy Hobson

Lee J. Cobb as Inspector Koch

Lee J. Cobb

Inspector Koch

Ellen Drew as Nelle Marchettis

Ellen Drew

Nelle Marchettis

Nina Foch as Harriet Hobson

Nina Foch

Harriet Hobson

Thomas Gomez as Pete Marchettis

Thomas Gomez

Pete Marchettis

John Kellogg as Charlie

John Kellogg

Charlie

Jim Bannon as Chuck Blayden

Jim Bannon

Chuck Blayden

Mabel Paige as Slatternly Woman Tenant

Mabel Paige

Slatternly Woman Tenant

Phil Brown as Phil, Hotel Clerk

Phil Brown

Phil, Hotel Clerk

Fred Aldrich as Hotel Doorman

Fred Aldrich

Hotel Doorman

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George Alesko

Practical Dealer

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