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The People Against O'Hara (1951)

102 min  -  Crime | Drama | Film-Noir  -   1 September 1951 (USA)
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Jim Curtayne, formerly a successful defense attorney who is now a recovering alcoholic, attempts a comeback when he defends a neighbor's son a homicide charge.

Director:

John Sturges

Writers:

Eleazar Lipsky (novel), John Monks Jr.

Stars:

Spencer Tracy, Pat O'Brien and Diana Lynn
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Spencer Tracy ...
James P. Curtayne
Pat O'Brien ...
Det. Vincent Ricks
Diana Lynn ...
Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne
John Hodiak John Hodiak ...
District Attorney Louis Barra
Eduardo Ciannelli Eduardo Ciannelli ...
Sol 'Knuckles' Lanzetta
James Arness ...
John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara
Yvette Duguay Yvette Duguay ...
Mrs. Katrina Lanzetta
Jay C. Flippen Jay C. Flippen ...
Sven Norson
William Campbell ...
Frank Korvac
Richard Anderson ...
Jeff Chapman
Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill ...
Judge Keating
Arthur Shields Arthur Shields ...
Mr. O'Hara
Louise Lorimer Louise Lorimer ...
Mrs. Peg O'Hara
Ann Doran Ann Doran ...
Betty Clark, Policewoman
Emile Meyer Emile Meyer ...
Capt. Tom Mulvaney
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Storyline

James Curtayne has retired from law but he returns to defend John O'Hara on a murder charge. Curtayne's drinking and rustiness result in O'Hara's being found guilty, but Curtayne makes further efforts to prove him innocent. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Attorney | Coupe | Dysfunctional Marriage | Surveillance | Christmas Tree  | See more »

Taglines:

O'HARA MIGHT BEAT MURDER - IF HIS LAWYER CAN BEAT THE BOTTLE! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Le peuple accuse O'Hara See more »

Filming Locations:

Fulton Fishmarket, Fulton Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Although almost of the film takes place in New York City, there is less than 5 minutes of footage filmed on location in the City of New York. See more »

Quotes

Sol 'Knuckles' Lanzetta: [Watching Curtanne take a drink] Couldn't beat it, could yuh? Just a worn out old lush!
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