The People Against O’Hara (1951): Cast & Plot
The People Against O’Hara is a 1951 crime drama directed by John Sturges, starring Spencer Tracy as James P. Curtayne, Diana Lynn and James Arness. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- John Sturges
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The People Against O’Hara About?
The premise of The People Against O’Hara without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
O’HARA MIGHT BEAT MURDER - IF HIS LAWYER CAN BEAT THE BOTTLE! A defense attorney jeopardizes his career to save his client.
The People Against O’Hara Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- shooting craps
- violence
- vindication
- sturges and tracy
- united states of america
- new york
- defense attorney
- client
- tracy and o'brien
- new york city
- new jersey
- world war two veteran
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- trial transcript
- swing music
- saloon
- witness
The People Against O’Hara Cast & Characters
Spencer Tracy leads the cast as James P. Curtayne, with Diana Lynn as Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne and James Arness as John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara. Directed by John Sturges; 31 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Sturges
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Spencer Tracy as James P. Curtayne -
Diana Lynn as Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne - James Arness as John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara
- Louise Lorimer as Mrs. Peg O'Hara
Also Starring in The People Against O’Hara
· 27 more- Sailor Vincent William Sheffield (uncredited)
- Katherine Warren Mrs. William Sheffield (as Katharine Warren)
- Pat O'Brien Det. Vincent Ricks
- John Hodiak District Attorney Louis Barra
- Michael Tolan Vincent Korvac (as Lawrence Tolan) (uncredited)
- Charles Bronson Angelo Korvac (uncredited)
- William Campbell Frank Korvac
- Richard Bartlett Tony Korvac (uncredited)
- Bill Fletcher Pete Korvac (uncredited)
- Eduardo Ciannelli Sol 'Knuckles' Lanzetta
- Yvette Duguay Mrs. Katrina Lanzetta
- Richard Anderson Jeff Chapman
- Jay C. Flippen Sven Norson
- Peter Mamakos James Korvac (uncredited)
- Henry O'Neill Judge Keating
- Mae Clarke Receptionist (uncredited)
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- Ned Glass Preliminary Hearing Judge (uncredited)
- Arthur Shields Mr. O'Hara
- Jack Kruschen Uniformed Detective (uncredited)
- Ann Doran Betty Clark, Policewoman
- Brooks Benedict Gambler (uncredited)
- Regis Toomey Fred Colton, Police Sound Man
- William Schallert Intern with Ambulance (uncredited)
- Emile Meyer Captain Tom Mulvaney
- Leonard Bremen Harry (uncredited)
- John Albright Waiter (uncredited)
- Tony Barr Little Wolfie (uncredited)
More from John Sturges
More films directed by John Sturges, best-rated first: The Magnificent Seven, Hour of the Gun, The Eagle Has Landed and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
The People Against O’Hara Plot Summary
What happens in The People Against O’Hara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
James Curtayne was once a highly successful prosecutor and district attorney in New York City, known for his sharp legal mind and relentless pursuit of justice. However, his career took a downward turn due to his struggle with alcohol, which ultimately forced him out of the high-pressure world of criminal law. After a long period away from the courtroom, he attempts to settle into a quieter, less demanding practice in civil law, hoping to approach a long-overdue retirement. Despite his efforts, the shadows of his past and the toll of aging begin to weigh heavily on him.
Full summary
The whole story of The People Against O’Hara, scene by scene
The People Against O’Hara Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The People Against O’Hara.
How Well Do You Know The People Against O’Hara?
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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Cars in The People Against O’Hara
18 cars on screen, including the 1949 Chrysler Windsor and the 1940 Ford V8 Sedan Delivery.
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1940 Ford V8 Sedan Delivery Important role -
1949 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role -
1946 De Soto De Luxe Minor role
The People Against O’Hara Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “People Against O'Hara” and “El caso O'Hara”.
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- People Against O'Hara
- El caso O'Hara
- Omertà
- Der Mordprozeß O'Hara
- Le Peuple accuse O'Hara
- Una noche traicionera
- A Um Passo do Fim
- Fallet O'Hara
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bullets for O’Hara, Attorney for the Defense and Against the Law.
The People Against O’Hara FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The People Against O’Hara, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The People Against O’Hara?
The People Against O’Hara runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The People Against O’Hara released?
The People Against O’Hara was released on September 1, 1951.
Who directed The People Against O’Hara?
The People Against O’Hara was directed by John Sturges.
More films by John Sturges Who is in the cast of The People Against O’Hara?
The People Against O’Hara stars Spencer Tracy as James P. Curtayne, Diana Lynn as Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne and James Arness as John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara, among 31 credited actors.
Does The People Against O’Hara have a post-credit scene?
No. The People Against O’Hara has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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