Johnny Eager

1941·Movie

1h 47min

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About

"I've heard all about you, Johnny Eager...but I still want you to kiss me!"

A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.

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Genres: Romantic Drama
Mood: DarkTenseDramaticIntriguingRomantic
Themes: Love Conquers AllBetrayalThe Cost Of Ambition
Plot: Revenge PlotUnrequited LoveMoral DilemmasForbidden LoveCriminal UnderworldManipulation And Seduction
Pacing: Building SuspenseControlled
Narrative: FlashbacksNonlinear Narrative
Dialog: Witty BanterSarcastic Remarks
Character Types: Anti-HeroFemme Fatale
Humor: WordplaySarcasm
Time: 1940s
Place: Urban CityscapeSmall Town
Cinematic Style: Long TakesHigh Contrast LightingFilm Noir AestheticsUse Of Shadows
Costume and Set: Modern AttirePeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Harold Rosson, Mervyn LeRoy, Al Shenberg

Produced by:

Mervyn LeRoy, John W. Considine Jr.

Composed by:

Bronislau Kaper, Daniele Amfitheatrof

Cast

Robert Taylor

Johnny Eager

Lana Turner

Lisbeth 'Liz' Bard

Edward Arnold

John Benson Farrell

Van Heflin

Jeff Hartnett

Robert Sterling

Jimmy Courtney

Patricia Dane

Garnet

Glenda Farrell

Mae Blythe Edwarnowsky

Henry O'Neill

A.J. Verne

Diana Lewis

Judy Sanford

Barry Nelson

Lew Rankin

Charles Dingle

A. Frazier Marco

Paul Stewart

Julio

Cy Kendall

Bill Halligan

Don Costello

Billiken

Lou Lubin

Benjy

Joe Downing

Ryan (as Joseph Downing)

Connie Gilchrist

Peg Fowler

Robin Raymond

Matilda 'Matty' Fowler

Leona Maricle

Miss Mines

Hooper Atchley

Gambler Who Made Eight the Hard Way (uncredited)

Gladys Blake

Receptionist at Verne's Office (uncredited)

Joyce Bryant

Woman with Gambler Who Made Eight the Hard Way (uncredited)

Jules Cowles

Man on Betting Line in Front of Mr. Verne (uncredited)

John Dilson

Pawnbroker (uncredited)

Edward Earle

Man #2 Watching Dog Run at Track (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Johnny Mitchell

Policeman (uncredited)

James C. Morton

Card Player (uncredited)

Nestor Paiva

Tony Luce (uncredited)

Emory Parnell

Policeman Telling Eager to Move His Taxicab (uncredited)

Stanley Price

Man with News of Rankin's Death (uncredited)

Janet Shaw

Alice (uncredited)

Elliott Sullivan

Ed Nolan (uncredited)

Beryl Wallace

Mabel (uncredited)

Anthony Warde

Guard Outside Luce's Office Door (uncredited)

Pat West

Eddie (uncredited)

Florence Wix

Party Guest (uncredited)

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