Overview
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.
Cast
- Dick Powell as Johnny O'Clock
- Evelyn Keyes as Nancy Hobson
- Lee J. Cobb as Inspector Koch
- Ellen Drew as Nelle Marchettis
- Nina Foch as Harriet Hobson
- Thomas Gomez as Pete Marchettis
- John Kellogg as Charlie
- Jim Bannon as Chuck Blayden
- Mabel Paige as Slatternly Woman Tenant
- Phil Brown as Phil, Hotel Clerk