
Little Caesar(1931)
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?



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
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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