Johnny Eager
1942, Crime/Drama, 1h 47m
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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.
Cast & Crew
Robert Taylor
John "Johnny" Eager
John "Johnny" Eager
Lana Turner
Lisbeth "Liz" Bard
Lisbeth "Liz" Bard
Edward Arnold
John Benson Farrell
John Benson Farrell
Van Heflin
Jeff Hartnett
Jeff Hartnett
Robert Sterling
Jimmy Courtney
Jimmy Courtney
Patricia Dane
Garnet
Garnet
Critic Reviews for Johnny Eager
Audience Reviews for Johnny Eager
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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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