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Johnny Eager

Johnny Eager

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19416.11h 47m

Overview

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

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy
Written by John Lee Mahin, James Edward Grant
Produced by Mervyn LeRoy, John W. Considine Jr.
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Top Cast

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Johnny Eager

Lana Turner

Lana Turner

Lisbeth Bard

Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

John Benson Farrell

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Jeff Hartnett

Robert Sterling

Robert Sterling

Jimmy Courtney

Patricia Dane

Patricia Dane

Garnet

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

Mae Blythe

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

Mr. Verne

Diana Lewis

Diana Lewis

Judy Sanford

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson

Lew Rankin

Themes & Keywords

self sacrificegamblingstaged deathgangstertaxi driverfiancédeceptionfilm noirunrequited loveshootoutnervous breakdowndistrict attorneyracetrackracketeersex-conframe upparole officerillegal gamblingdrunkennesshero worshipdog racinggangland killingfather daughter relationship

About Johnny Eager

Johnny Eager is a crime, drama film released in 1941 exploring themes of self sacrifice, gambling, staged death, gangster, taxi driver, fiancé. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, it stars Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Edward Arnold. A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.

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