Johnny Eager (1941)
They’re Dynamite
A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 9, 1941
Cast
- Robert Taylor - Johnny Eager
- Lana Turner - Lisbeth Bard
- Edward Arnold - John Benson Farrell
- Van Heflin - Jeff Hartnett
- Robert Sterling - Jimmy Courtney
- Patricia Dane - Garnet
- Glenda Farrell - Mae Blythe
- Henry O'Neill - Mr. Verne
- Diana Lewis - Judy Sanford
- Barry Nelson - Lew Rankin
Screenplay
- John Lee Mahin (Screenplay)
- James Edward Grant (Story)
- James Edward Grant (Screenplay)
Music: Bronislau Kaper, Daniele Amfitheatrof
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: Albert Akst
Production: Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement
Keywords
self sacrifice, gambling, staged death, gangster, taxi driver, fiancé, deception, film noir, unrequited love, shootout, nervous breakdown, district attorney, racetrack, racketeers, ex-con
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Johnny Eager about?
- A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.
- Who directed Johnny Eager?
- Johnny Eager was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
- Who stars in Johnny Eager?
- Johnny Eager stars Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Edward Arnold, Van Heflin, Robert Sterling, Patricia Dane.
- How long is Johnny Eager?
- Johnny Eager has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Johnny Eager?
- Johnny Eager is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Johnny Eager produced?
- Johnny Eager was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Johnny Eager?
- The themes of Johnny Eager include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.