Johnny O'Clock (1947)

6.3/10 95 min Crime Drama

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.

Cast

Dick Powell

Johnny O'Clock

Evelyn Keyes

Nancy Hobson

Lee J. Cobb

Inspector Koch

Ellen Drew

Nelle Marchettis

Nina Foch

Harriet Hobson

Thomas Gomez

Pete Marchettis

John Kellogg

Charlie

Jim Bannon

Chuck Blayden

Mabel Paige

Slatternly Woman Tenant

Phil Brown

Phil, Hotel Clerk

Fred Aldrich

Hotel Doorman

Brooks Benedict

Card Player

John Berkes

Waiter

Jeff Chandler

Turk

Johnny Duncan

Newsboy

Matty Fain

Fleming

Recommendations

The Set-Up
Plunder Road
5 Against the House
711 Ocean Drive
Nightfall
Framed
Force of Evil
Dark City
Hollow Triumph
The Web
Angels with Dirty Faces
The Asphalt Jungle
The Damned Don't Cry
A Kiss Before Dying
The Blue Gardenia
The Locket
They Made Me a Fugitive
Nightmare Alley
The Dark Corner
An Inspector Calls