Johnny O'Clock
“Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!”
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.
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Johnny O'Clock (1947) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-07
Top Cast
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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
George Alesko
Practical Dealer
John P. Barrett
Floorman
Fred Beecher
Practical Dealer
Brooks Benedict
Card Player
John Berkes
Waiter
Jeff Chandler
Turk
Gene Delmont
Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rossen
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Johnny O'Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- J.E.M. Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rossen
Robert Rossen, Milton Holmes
George Duning
Burnett Guffey
Warren Low, Al Clark
Jerry Giesler, Edward G. Nealis
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
Director
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Warren Low
Editor
Jerry Giesler
Producer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Edward G. Nealis
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Al Clark
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny O'Clock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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-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.
Who directed Johnny O'Clock?
Johnny O'Clock was directed by Robert Rossen.
Who stars in Johnny O'Clock?
The principal cast of Johnny O'Clock includes Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, Lee J. Cobb, Ellen Drew, Nina Foch.
When was Johnny O'Clock released and how long is it?
Johnny O'Clock was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Johnny O'Clock make at the box office?
Johnny O'Clock grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny O'Clock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny O'Clock was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny O'Clock?
Johnny O'Clock holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).