Release Date: Dec 27, 1945 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.4/5
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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 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
Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.
Dec 27, 1945 Wide
All Critics (4) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0)
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.
Solid little film, short and to the point with a great pace. One of George Raft?s best performances. Claire Trevor, as usual, is great. Hoagy Carmichael does well in a supporting role. Good cinematography and score. Effective lighting. It always held my interest.
March 9, 201073/100. Solid little film, short and to the point with a great pace. One of George Raft's best performances. Claire Trevor, as usual, is great. Hoagy Carmichael does well in a supporting role. Good cinematography and score. Effective lighting. It always held my interest.
March 9, 2010
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