Johnny Angel (1945)

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No relation to the later Shelley Fabares song hit of the same name, RKO Radio's Johnny Angel was adapted by Steve Fisher and Frank Gruber from a short story by Charles Gordon Booth. In one of his better performances, George Raft plays sea captain Johnny Angel, who doggedly pursues the no-good rats… More No relation to the later Shelley Fabares song hit of the same name, RKO Radio's Johnny Angel was adapted by Steve Fisher and Frank Gruber from a short story by Charles Gordon Booth. In one of his better performances, George Raft plays sea captain Johnny Angel, who doggedly pursues the no-good rats who murdered his father and swiped a shipment of gold bullion. Along the way, Johnny crosses paths (and words) with Lilah (Claire Trevor), the faithless wife of his boss, and French stowaway Paulette (Signe Hasso), apparently the only witness to the murder-hijacking. Aiding and abetting Johnny is philosophical cab driver Celestial O'Brien, engagingly played by songwriter Hoagy Carmichael. Considered a second-echelon effort by RKO, Johnny Angel proved to be a surprise hit, toting up a box-office take of $1,192,000. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.
Directed By: Edwin L. Marin
Written By: Steve Fisher, Charles G. Booth
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

In Theaters: Dec 27, 1945 Wide

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's a twisty plotted film noir involving smugglers and a double-cross that is set on the dimly lit docks and in the swinging French Quarters of New Orleans.

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Cast

            George Raft as Johnny Angel

            Claire Trevor as Lilah Gustafson

            Signe Hasso as Paulette

            Lowell Gilmore as Sam Jewell

            Hoagy Carmichael as Celestial O'Brien

            Marvin Miller as Gustafson

            John Farrell MacDonald as Capt. Angel

            Mack Gray as Bartender

            Ernie S. Adams as Leslie

            Virginia Belmont as Cigarette Girl

            Don Brodie as Clerk on Putnam

            Ann Codee as Charwoman

            Marc Cramer as Officer

            Kernan Cripps as Official

            Wade Crosby as Watchman

            Edgar Dearing as Cop

            Marcel dela Brosse as French Civilian

            James Flavin as Mate

            John Hamilton as Ship's Captain

            Eddie Hart as Seedy Sailor

            Leyland Hodgson as Paul Jewell

            John Indrisano as Al

            Carl Kent as Reporter

            Rosemary La Planche as Hatcheck Girl

            Perc Launders as Official

            George Magrill as Man

            Louis Mercier as Cigar Maker

            Philip Morris as Cop

            Al Murphy as Lookout

            Jimmy O'Gatty as Sailor

            Jack Overman as Biggsy

            Jason Robards Sr. as Officer

            Charles Sullivan as Sailor

            Bill Williams as Big Sailor

            Chili Williams as Redhead

            Margaret Wycherly as Miss Drumm

            Russell Hopton as Reporter

            Bryant Washburn as Reporter

            Joe Ray as 3rd Mate

            Theodore Rand as Headwaiter

            Al Rhein as Checker

            Aina Constant as Secretary

            Alf Haugan
            
            Robert Anderson as Reporter
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