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6.8/10
2.2K
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A high-class crook gets in trouble with the law.A high-class crook gets in trouble with the law.A high-class crook gets in trouble with the law.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.2K
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- Director
- Writers
- Robert Rossen(screen play)
- Milton Holmes(original story)
- Stars
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- Director
- Writers
- Robert Rossen(screen play)
- Milton Holmes(original story)
- Stars
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Thomas Gomez
- Guido Marchettisas Guido Marchettis
- (as S. Thomas Gomez)
Fred Aldrich
- Hotel Doormanas Hotel Doorman
- (uncredited)
George Alesko
- Practical Dealeras Practical Dealer
- (uncredited)
John P. Barrett
- Floormanas Floorman
- (uncredited)
Fred Beecher
- Practical Dealeras Practical Dealer
- (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
- Card Playeras Card Player
- (uncredited)
John Berkes
- Waiteras Waiter
- (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
- Card Playeras Card Player
- (uncredited)
Jeff Chandler
- Turkas Turk
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Robert Rossen(screen play)
- Milton Holmes(original story)
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- TriviaAccording to Columbia's press releases, the film's casino set was the most expensive set constructed in Hollywood since the end of the war. During WW2, the government limited the amount that could be spent on set construction to $5,000 in order to help ration building materials. The set comprised 14 gaming rooms featuring $50,000 (over $600,000 in 2022) worth of Las Vegas gambling equipment that was shipped to Hollywood. It actually belonged to the producers' casino in Vegas, and Columbia rented it from them.
- Goofs(at around 51 mins) Johnny and Nancy go into a restaurant to eat. It had been raining outside. The number and size of the wet spots on Johnny's shoulders change several times while they are seated at the table.
- Quotes
Nancy Hobbs: If it's just for laughs, then I want to be in on the joke from the start.
- Crazy creditsWhile he is listed in the uncredited cast as 'Cop', Kenneth MacDonald's voice can be discerned earlier in the casino as one of the game dealers; it is unmistakable.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Frances Farmer Presents: Johnny O'Clock (1958)
Top review
Characters, Dialog Good 'Noir,' But Story Needs Some Punch
I loved the dialog and the endless stream of wise cracks, many said by Dick Powell, who was great at that sort of thing. After watching a lot of film noirs, I think Powell and Sterling Hayden are my two favorites in that genre. Powell was suave, sophisticated, a quick man with a quip and still a tough guy. Hayden exuded raw manliness, a no-nonsense thug whether he was a good guy or a crook.
That said, the film is only so-so because, like a number of films being viewed today, some 60 years later, they are a bit slow and sometimes too talky. This film begins to bog down halfway through and it gets tough to finish, even if you like the actors in here, which I certainly do.
Besides Powell, Cobb and the tough guys, there are some really good examples of film noir women in here. My favorite was Ellen Drew as "Nelle Marchettis." I only wish her role had been bigger. Those who like Evelyn Keyes will be more pleased, since her role is bigger. She reminds me a bit of another "tough film noir broad:" Marie Windsor. Then there is Nina Foch as the softer "Harriet Hobson," who sadly leaves the movie in the first half hour.
Overall, if you like actors and some snappy lines, check this out. I saw it on TCM. To my knowledge, it's not available on disc. If you are looking for an action-crime film, however, go on to something else.
That said, the film is only so-so because, like a number of films being viewed today, some 60 years later, they are a bit slow and sometimes too talky. This film begins to bog down halfway through and it gets tough to finish, even if you like the actors in here, which I certainly do.
Besides Powell, Cobb and the tough guys, there are some really good examples of film noir women in here. My favorite was Ellen Drew as "Nelle Marchettis." I only wish her role had been bigger. Those who like Evelyn Keyes will be more pleased, since her role is bigger. She reminds me a bit of another "tough film noir broad:" Marie Windsor. Then there is Nina Foch as the softer "Harriet Hobson," who sadly leaves the movie in the first half hour.
Overall, if you like actors and some snappy lines, check this out. I saw it on TCM. To my knowledge, it's not available on disc. If you are looking for an action-crime film, however, go on to something else.
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- Apr 29, 2008
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- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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