Spencer Tracy
James P. Curtayne
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United States. Language. English. Budget. $1 million [1] [2] Box office. $1.7 million [1] 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
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...
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- John Sturges
- Crime, Drama
- Spencer Tracy
Topics. John Sturges. 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.
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.
Nov 5, 2021 · 123 views 2 years ago. 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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28 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: 7/10. His Final Service To His Profession And His Client. bkoganbing 8 June 2006. Spencer Tracy's only venture into the noir genre finds him playing James P. Curtayne, an alcoholic criminal lawyer who is living with daughter Diana Lynn.
