Johnny Eager
After Johnny Eager (Robert Taylor) is released from jail, the unreformed gangster fools his parole officer (Henry O'Neill) into believing his ways are changed. In actuality, Eager wants to return to racketeering by opening a dog-racing track, but the man who put him behind bars (Edward Arnold) is in the way. When that man's stepdaughter (Lana Turner) falls for Eager, the crook uses her as leverage to get what he wants. In this world of deceit, Jeff Hartnett (Van Heflin) is Eager's only friend.
Release Date
December 9, 1941
Running Time
107 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Starring
Robert Taylor
Lana Turner
Edward Arnold
Van Heflin
Credits
Director Mervyn LeRoy
Screenplay John Lee Mahin, James Edward Grant
Producer John W. Considine Jr., Mervyn LeRoy
Cinematography Harold Rosson
Editing Albert Akst
Music Bronislau Kaper
Distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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