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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.2 / 100
1947·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 36m

JOHNNY O'CLOCK

“Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!”

When an employee at an illegal gambling den dies suspiciously, her sister, Nancy, looks into the situation and falls for Johnny O'Clock, a suave partner in the underground casino. Selfish and non-committal by nature, Johnny slowly begins to return Nancy's affection and decides to run away with her, but conflict within his business threatens their plans. As Johnny tries to distance himself from the casino, his shady past comes back to haunt him.

Above the Line
Robert Rossen·DirectorRobert Rossen·ScreenplayMilton Holmes·Original StoryBurnett Guffey·Director of PhotographyGeorge Duning·Original Music ComposerWarren Low·Editor
Cast
Dick Powell·Johnny O'ClockEvelyn Keyes·Nancy HobsonLee J. Cobb·Inspector KochEllen Drew·Nelle MarchettisNina Foch·Harriet HobsonThomas Gomez·Pete MarchettisJohn Kellogg·CharlieJim Bannon·Chuck BlaydenMabel Paige·Slatternly Woman TenantPhil Brown·Phil, Hotel Clerk
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Rossen·DirectorCarl Hiecke·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Robert Rossen·ScreenplayMilton Holmes·Original Story
Camera· 2
Burnett Guffey·Director of PhotographyNed Scott·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Warren Low·EditorAl Clark·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
George Duning·Original Music ComposerArthur Morton·OrchestratorJack Haynes·Sound RecordistMorris Stoloff·Music Director
Art & Design· 6
Stephen Goosson·Art DirectionJean Louis·Costume DesignCary Odell·Art DirectionBill Black·PropsNewsboy Brown·PropsJames Crowe·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Jerry Giesler·ProducerEdward G. Nealis·ProducerMilton Holmes·Associate ProducerGeorge Lait·Publicist
Other Departments· 4
Joe Palma·StuntsWally Rose·StuntsLeo Schlesinger·StuntsJohn P. Barrett·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
73.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "Johnny O'Clock" features a man and woman in the upper left quadrant, with the man in a dark suit and the woman with blonde hair, holding a”

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Key Elements
GunClock Tower
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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