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The People Against O'Hara is a 1951 American crime film noir directed by John Sturges and based on Eleazar Lipsky's novel. The film features Spencer Tracy, Pat O'Brien, John Hodiak and James Arness.
The People Against O'Hara: Directed by John Sturges. With Spencer Tracy, Pat O'Brien, Diana Lynn, John Hodiak. Jim Curtayne, formerly a successful defense attorney who is now a recovering alcoholic, attempts a comeback when he defends a neighbor's son facing a homicide charge.
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- John Sturges
- 1951-09-01
A taut, suspenseful crime film, The People Against O'Hara (1951) stars Spencer Tracy as James Curtayne, a district attorney forced into early retirement because of his alcoholism. Several scenes from the film have a harrowing reality undoubtedly due to Tracy's own struggles with alcohol.
After being accused of murdering a shopkeeper, Johnny O'Hara (James Arness) begs retired lawyer James Curtayne (Spencer Tracy) to represent him. Once in court, the shaky...
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- John Sturges
- Crime, Drama
- Spencer Tracy
Aug 12, 2023 · After being accused of murdering a shopkeeper, Johnny O'Hara (James Arness) begs retired lawyer James Curtayne (Spencer Tracy) to represent him. Once in court, the shaky Curtayne struggles in the face of a tough prosecutor -- and worse yet, his alcoholism also threatens to unravel him.
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The People Against O'Hara. An alcoholic attorney (Spencer Tracy) returns to the practice of criminal law to defend a friend's kid against murder charges, but his drinking might just doom his client. 132 IMDb 6.8 1 h 42 min 1951. X-Ray 7+. Drama · Downbeat · Gritty · Tense. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. SD $3.99 $3.59. Buy. SD $9.99.
