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The People Against O'Hara
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The People Against O'Hara

1951-09-01 · 102 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Drama

A defense attorney jeopardizes his career to save his client.

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Directors
John Sturges
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyJames P. Curtayne
Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienDet. Vincent Ricks
Diana LynnDiana LynnVirginia 'Ginny' Curtayne
John HodiakJohn HodiakDistrict Attorney Louis Barra
Eduardo CiannelliEduardo CiannelliSol 'Knuckles' Lanzetta
James ArnessJames ArnessJohn Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara
Yvette DuguayYvette DuguayMrs. Katrina Lanzetta
Jay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenSven Norson
William CampbellWilliam CampbellFrank Korvac
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonJeff Chapman
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsMr. O'Hara
Louise LorimerLouise LorimerMrs. Peg O'Hara
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillJudge Keating
Ann DoranAnn DoranBetty Clark, Policewoman
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerCaptain Tom Mulvaney
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyFred Colton, Police Sound Man
Katherine WarrenKatherine WarrenMrs. William Sheffield (as Katharine Warren)
John AlbrightWaiter (uncredited)
Tony BarrLittle Wolfie (uncredited)
Richard BartlettTony Korvac (uncredited)

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