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Johnny O'Clock

  • 1947
  • TMDB 6.3/10
  • 1h 35m

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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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 PowellJohnny O'Clock
  • Evelyn KeyesNancy Hobson
  • Lee J. CobbInspector Koch
  • Ellen DrewNelle Marchettis
  • Nina FochHarriet Hobson
  • Thomas GomezPete Marchettis
  • John KelloggCharlie
  • Jim BannonChuck Blayden

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