Johnny O'Clock
"Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!"
Originally released in 1947. Johnny O'Clock is a crime/drama film. directed by Robert Rossen.
Starring Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, and Lee J. Cobb
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 1947
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (47 votes)
Box Office
$1.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
John Kellogg
as Charlie
Jim Bannon
as Chuck Blayden
Mabel Paige
as Slatternly Woman Tenant
Phil Brown
as Phil, Hotel Clerk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,750,000
Production Companies
- J.E.M. Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnny O'Clock about?
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-c...
Who directed Johnny O'Clock?
Johnny O'Clock was directed by Robert Rossen.
How long is Johnny O'Clock?
Johnny O'Clock has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Johnny O'Clock released?
Johnny O'Clock was released on January 7, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Johnny O'Clock?
The main cast of Johnny O'Clock includes Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, Lee J. Cobb, Ellen Drew, Nina Foch.