Movie

Johnny O'Clock

1947 · 95 min

A smoky, slow-burning noir that wraps you in cool cynicism and quiet dread as a man's careful detachment slowly cracks.

Tagline: Johnny Played Rough With Women Who Played Cute!
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.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, betrayal, love, loyalty
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
betrayal
love
loyalty
corruption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild