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The People Against O'Hara (1951)

102 min · Crime, film noir, thriller film, trial film

Popularity3.5/5
12-month trend4.8k384Expand

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Directors

John Sturges

Cast

Spencer Tracy, Pat O'Brien, Diana Lynn, John Hodiak

The story

James Curtayne, once a successful New York district attorney, lost his career to alcoholism. After a long time away from the profession, he now practices civil law. When Johnny O'Hara, a boy from the old neighborhood, is accused of murder, his parents beg Curtayne to take the case, although they are unable to pay, and he accepts, acknowledging that it will be tough, both personally and professionally.

Catalogue themes and tags

Crime Fiction, Mystery, Drama, Film noir, Courtroom Drama

Genres

Crime, film noir, thriller film, trial film

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