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Johnny O’Clock (1947): Cast & Plot

Johnny O’Clock (1947) movie poster

Johnny O’Clock is a 1947 crime drama directed by Robert Rossen, starring Dick Powell as Johnny O'Clock, Thomas Gomez and Ellen Drew. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Johnny O’Clock (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Robert Rossen
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Jem Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Johnny O’Clock About?

The premise of Johnny O’Clock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When an employee at an illegal gambling den dies, her sister Nancy investigates and meets Johnny O’Clock, a partner in the casino. Though initially aloof, Johnny slowly returns Nancy’s affection and plans to flee with her, but internal power struggles endanger their escape. As he tries to leave the operation, his criminal past catches up.

Johnny O’Clock Themes & Keywords

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  • gas poisoning
  • corrupt cop
  • dead woman
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  • dying young
  • gambling casino
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  • murder
  • attempted murder
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  • drive by shooting
  • lie
  • shot to death
  • jealousy
  • character name as title
  • engraving
  • dry cleaning
  • key
  • roulette wheel
  • horse racing
  • door lock
  • abstract art
  • laundry
  • breaking in a door
  • clothing with blood stain
  • junior partner
  • police detective
  • reference to mexico
  • colorized
  • seeing husband killed
  • surrendering to police
  • portrait
  • street clock
  • ruse
  • rainy night
  • engraved pocket watch
  • apparent suicide
  • shot in the belly
  • newspaper headline
  • newspaper huckster
  • death of sister
  • flashing badge
  • death threat
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  • poker game
  • framed for murder
  • indoor shootout
  • business partner
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Cast & crew

Johnny O’Clock Cast & Characters

Dick Powell leads the cast as Johnny O'Clock, with Thomas Gomez as Pete Marchettis and Ellen Drew as Nelle Marchettis. Directed by Robert Rossen; 58 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Rossen

More films directed by Robert Rossen, best-rated first: The Hustler, Lilith, They Came to Cordura and Island in the Sun.

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Plot

Johnny O’Clock Plot Summary

What happens in Johnny O’Clock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Johnny O’Clock, Dick Powell, is a junior partner in an upscale casino run with Pete Marchettis, Thomas Gomez. The operation glitters with wealth and ambition, but it is the tangled web of love and loyalty that truly heats up the room. Guido Marchettis and his wife, Nelle Marchettis, Ellen Drew, are central to the drama: Nelle still carries a spark for Johnny, even as she remains married to Guido, and she gifts Johnny a luxurious custom pocket watch—the twin of a birthday present she gave her husband—except Johnny’s bears a romantic inscription on the back.

Full summary

The whole story of Johnny O’Clock, scene by scene

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Videos

Johnny O’Clock Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Johnny O’Clock.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Johnny O’Clock?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrayed the title character Johnny O'Clock?
Cars

Cars in Johnny O’Clock

3 cars on screen, including the 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1941 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty.

  • 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible in Johnny O’Clock 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Minor role
  • 1941 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty in Johnny O’Clock 1941 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty Minor role
  • 1946 De Soto Taxicab in Johnny O’Clock 1946 De Soto Taxicab Background role
Details

Johnny O’Clock Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Dama” and “Valete e Rei”.

Also known as
  • Dama
  • Valete e Rei
  • Джонни ОКлок
  • A sangue freddo
  • Джонни О'Клок
  • L'heure du Crime
  • 三更天
  • 조니 어클락

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FAQ

Johnny O’Clock FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Johnny O’Clock, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Johnny O’Clock?

Johnny O’Clock runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Johnny O’Clock released?

Johnny O’Clock was released on January 7, 1947.

Who directed Johnny O’Clock?

Johnny O’Clock was directed by Robert Rossen.

More films by Robert Rossen

Who is in the cast of Johnny O’Clock?

Johnny O’Clock stars Dick Powell as Johnny O'Clock, Thomas Gomez as Pete Marchettis and Ellen Drew as Nelle Marchettis, among 58 credited actors.

Does Johnny O’Clock have a post-credit scene?

No. Johnny O’Clock has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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