Johnny O'Clock
1947 · Movie · NR · 95 min · ★ 6.3 · 38% critics
After a suspicious death tied to an illegal gambling club, a victim’s sister starts asking questions and becomes drawn to the club’s cool, guarded manager. As romance and danger collide, pressure from the law, bitter rivalries, and a troubled past close in around him.
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Details
- Years
- 1947
- Release date
- 1947-01-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 38/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (50 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like classic noir with slick criminals, wary cops, and tangled loyalties, especially in the vein of Dark City or Framed; Not for you if you want a fast pace or a deeply surprising mystery.
Pros: moody noir atmosphere; strong lead performances; twisty crime setup | Cons: thin storyline; uneven pacing; romance drags
Themes
- gambling
- film noir
- club
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Robert Rossen