Johnny Eager

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

Jan 17 1942 Approved 1h 47m
Crime, Film-Noir, Thriller

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

Plot

Ruthless hood Johnny Eager is pretending to his parole officer that he has chucked the rackets and is working as a taxi driver. In fact, he's as deep into crime as he ever was and desperately needs official permission to open his new dog racing track. When he meets up with Lisbeth Bard, the step-daughter of the district attorney, he finds she is not only stunning but a possible way to get his permit.

Written by

John Lee Mahin, James Edward Grant

Directed by

Mervyn LeRoy

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win total

Scores
# of Votes
3,844
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA