
Johnny Eager
1942, Crime/Drama, 1h 47m
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John "Johnny" Eager
Lisbeth "Liz" Bard
John Benson Farrell
Jeff Hartnett
Jimmy Courtney
Garnet
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Nov 12, 2019Wow! The sexual energy between Lana Turner and Robert Taylor shoots off the screen. Taylor serves up a fascinating portrayal of a sociopathic mobster. Van Heflin is interesting, too, as a close friend with repressed homosexual feelings for Taylor. The film's finale is among the finest crime picture closures I've ever seen.Aldo G Super Reviewer
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Feb 19, 2010Great gangster flick from start to finish
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Aug 26, 2008a surprisingly good film with one of the most beautiful screen couples i've seen in lana turner and robert taylor. these two aren't noted for their acting skills but they manage all right, especially taylor playing a dashing but amoral thug. what makes the film work however is the startling performance of van heflin as johnny eager's best friend, an alcoholic intellectual type who is pretty obviously in love with johnny. he's the pivotal character bringing the flat performances of the two leads to life and making eager's redemption in the last act believable. one of the best and most sympathetic portrayals of a gay character in classic hollywood and heflin well deserved his only academy awardStella D Super Reviewer
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Feb 23, 2008Tough little actioner, Lana never more beautiful. Van Heflin excellent in support. Worthwhilejay n Super Reviewer
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