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The People Against O'Hara (1951) — OmList

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents

The People Against O'Hara

directed by John Sturges

“O'HARA MIGHT BEAT MURDER - IF HIS LAWYER CAN BEAT THE BOTTLE!”

19511h 42mNRCrime

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents

The People Against O'Hara

directed by John Sturges

“O'HARA MIGHT BEAT MURDER - IF HIS LAWYER CAN BEAT THE BOTTLE!”

19511h 42mNRCrime

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§ Synopsis

Crime · Drama

A defense attorney jeopardizes his career to save his client.

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falsely accused fish market film noir alcoholic courtroom defense attorney

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§ Cast

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Spencer Tracy

as James P. Curtayne

Pat O'Brien

as Det. Vincent Ricks

Diana Lynn

as Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne

John Hodiak

as District Attorney Louis Barra

Eduardo Ciannelli

Eduardo Ciannelli

as Sol 'Knuckles' Lanzetta

James Arness

as John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara

Yvette Duguay

as Mrs. Katrina Lanzetta

Jay C. Flippen

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