Johnny Eager
Seen it?1941 | 107 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Angels with Dirty Faces, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy
- Robert TaylorJohnny Eager
- Lana TurnerLisbeth Bard
- Edward ArnoldJohn Benson Farrell
- Van HeflinJeff Hartnett
- Robert SterlingJimmy Courtney
- Patricia DaneGarnet
- Glenda FarrellMae Blythe
- Henry O'NeillMr. Verne
- Diana LewisJudy Sanford
- Barry NelsonLew Rankin