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Johnny O'Clock

  • 19471947
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.2K
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Nina Foch, Evelyn Keyes, and Dick Powell in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
Official Trailer
Play trailer1:38
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
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
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Rossen
  • Writers
    • Robert Rossen(screen play)
    • Milton Holmes(original story)
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Evelyn Keyes
    • Lee J. Cobb
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Rossen
  • Writers
    • Robert Rossen(screen play)
    • Milton Holmes(original story)
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Evelyn Keyes
    • Lee J. Cobb
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 47User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Johnny OClock
    Trailer 1:38
    Johnny OClock

    Photos55

    Ellen drew in a publicity still from "Johnny O'Clock"
    Ellen Drew in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Ellen Drew in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Ellen Drew in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Ellen Drew in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Evelyn Keyes and Dick Powell in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Ellen Drew and Dick Powell in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Evelyn Keyes in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Ellen Drew in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Evelyn Keyes and Dick Powell in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Ellen Drew, Thomas Gomez, John Kellogg, and Dick Powell in Johnny O'Clock (1947)
    Ellen Drew and Evelyn Keyes in Johnny O'Clock (1947)

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    Dick Powell
    Dick Powell
    • Johnny O'Clockas Johnny O'Clock
    Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes
    • Nancy Hobsonas Nancy Hobson
    Lee J. Cobb
    Lee J. Cobb
    • Inspector Kochas Inspector Koch
    Ellen Drew
    Ellen Drew
    • Nelle Marchettisas Nelle Marchettis
    Nina Foch
    Nina Foch
    • Harriet Hobsonas Harriet Hobson
    Thomas Gomez
    Thomas Gomez
    • Guido Marchettisas Guido Marchettis
    • (as S. Thomas Gomez)
    John Kellogg
    John Kellogg
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Jim Bannon
    Jim Bannon
    • Chuck Blaydenas Chuck Blayden
    Mabel Paige
    Mabel Paige
    • Slatternly Woman Tenantas Slatternly Woman Tenant
    Phil Brown
    Phil Brown
    • Philas Phil
    Fred Aldrich
    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
    Brooks Benedict
    • Card Playeras Card Player
    • (uncredited)
    John Berkes
    John Berkes
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Card Playeras Card Player
    • (uncredited)
    Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler
    • Turkas Turk
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Rossen
    • Writers
      • Robert Rossen(screen play)
      • Milton Holmes(original story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According 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 credits
      While 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in Frances Farmer Presents: Johnny O'Clock (1958)
    • Soundtracks
      Little White Lies
      (uncredited)

      Written by Walter Donaldson

      [Played by pianist in casino]

    User reviews47

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    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.
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    • Apr 29, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 22, 1947 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La ultima hora
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • J.E.M. Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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