Johnny O'Clock (1947)1h35
Crime · Drama
Director Robert Rossen (7.3 avg)
Also directed The Hustler, All the King's Men, Body and Soul, and 6 more
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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Cast
Dick Powell
Evelyn Keyes
Lee J. Cobb
Ellen Drew
Nina Foch
Thomas Gomez
John Kellogg
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