Johnny Apollo
“Jolting, Dynamic DRAMA!”
Synopsis
Wall Street broker Robert Cain, Sr., is jailed for embezzling. His college graduate son Bob then turns to crime to raise money for his father's release. As assistant to mobster Mickey Dwyer, then falls for Dwyer's girl Lucky. He winds up in the same prison as his father.
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Tyrone Power
Robert Cain Jr. (aka Johnny Apollo)
Dorothy Lamour
'Lucky' Dubarry
Edward Arnold
Robert Cain Sr.
Lloyd Nolan
Mickey Dwyer
Charley Grapewin
Judge Emmett T. Brennan
Lionel Atwill
Jim McLaughlin
Marc Lawrence
Bates
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Brown
Harry Rosenthal
Piano Player
Russell Hicks
District Attorney
Fuzzy Knight
Cellmate
Charles Lane
Assistant D.A.
Selmer Jackson
Prison Warden
Charles Trowbridge
Judge Penrose
John Hamilton
Night Court Judge
William Pawley
Paul
Eric Wilton
Butler
Gary Breckner
Announcer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne, Rowland Brown
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Johnny Apollo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Philip Dunne, Rowland Brown, Hal Long, Samuel G. Engel
Cyril J. Mockridge
Arthur C. Miller
Robert Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Henry Hathaway
Director
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Robert Bischoff
Editor
Rowland Brown
Screenplay
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Johnny Apollo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Apollo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Apollo about?
Wall Street broker Robert Cain, Sr., is jailed for embezzling. His college graduate son Bob then turns to crime to raise money for his father's release. As assistant to mobster Mickey Dwyer, then falls for Dwyer's girl Lucky. He winds up in the same prison as his father.
Who directed Johnny Apollo?
Johnny Apollo was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Johnny Apollo?
The principal cast of Johnny Apollo includes Tyrone Power, Dorothy Lamour, Edward Arnold, Lloyd Nolan, Charley Grapewin.
When was Johnny Apollo released and how long is it?
Johnny Apollo was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Apollo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Apollo was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Apollo?
Johnny Apollo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).