Johnny Eager

Johnny Eager

1941 · 107 min · EN · NR · 5.9 (36 votes)
Dir. Mervyn LeRoy · Starring Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Edward Arnold, Van Heflin, Robert Sterling, Patricia Dane · Music Bronislau Kaper

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

CrimeDrama

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

VIBE

A slick, fast-talking gangster navigates a world of illegal gambling and double-crosses. Beneath the tough exterior, a dangerous romance blooms, leading to inevitable tragedy in this classic noir.

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