The People Against O'Hara
“O'HARA MIGHT BEAT MURDER - IF HIS LAWYER CAN BEAT THE BOTTLE!”
Synopsis
A defense attorney jeopardizes his career to save his client.
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The People Against O'Hara (1951) - Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-05
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Spencer Tracy
James P. Curtayne
Pat O'Brien
Det. Vincent Ricks
Diana Lynn
Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne
John Hodiak
District Attorney Louis Barra
Eduardo Ciannelli
Sol 'Knuckles' Lanzetta
James Arness
John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara
Yvette Duguay
Mrs. Katrina Lanzetta
Jay C. Flippen
Sven Norson
William Campbell
Frank Korvac
Richard Anderson
Jeff Chapman
Arthur Shields
Mr. O'Hara
Louise Lorimer
Mrs. Peg O'Hara
Henry O'Neill
Judge Keating
Ann Doran
Betty Clark, Policewoman
Emile Meyer
Captain Tom Mulvaney
Regis Toomey
Fred Colton, Police Sound Man
Katherine Warren
Mrs. William Sheffield (as Katharine Warren)
John Albright
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleazar Lipsky, John Monks Jr.
- Original Score
- Carmen Dragon
- Original Title
- The People Against O'Hara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sturges
Eleazar Lipsky, John Monks Jr.
Carmen Dragon
John Alton
Gene Ruggiero
William H. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
John Alton
Director of Photography
John Sturges
Director
Carmen Dragon
Original Music Composer
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
John Monks Jr.
Writer
William H. Wright
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People Against O'Hara
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What is The People Against O'Hara about?
A defense attorney jeopardizes his career to save his client.
Who directed The People Against O'Hara?
The People Against O'Hara was directed by John Sturges.
Who stars in The People Against O'Hara?
The principal cast of The People Against O'Hara includes Spencer Tracy, Pat O'Brien, Diana Lynn, John Hodiak, Eduardo Ciannelli.
When was The People Against O'Hara released and how long is it?
The People Against O'Hara was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The People Against O'Hara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People Against O'Hara was composed by Carmen Dragon.
Is The People Against O'Hara based on a book or true story?
The People Against O'Hara is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleazar Lipsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The People Against O'Hara?
The People Against O'Hara holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).