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Johnny Apollo

1940Movie1 h 34 minNR

CrimeDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–60%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

Wall Street broker Robert Cain, Sr., is jailed for embezzling. His college graduate son Bob then turns to crime to raise money for his father's release. As assistant to mobster Mickey Dwyer, then falls for Dwyer's girl Lucky. He winds up in the same prison as his father.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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24 of 61

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Directed by
Henry Hathaway
Written by
Rowland Brown, Samuel G. Engel, Philip Dunne
Produced by
Harry Joe Brown
Music by
Cyril J. Mockridge

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Facts

April 19, 1940 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released
April 19, 1940
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Johnny Apollo worth watching?"

Questions about Johnny Apollo

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Is Johnny Apollo worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Johnny Apollo good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Johnny Apollo plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.