
Johnny Apollo
Jolting, Dynamic DRAMA!
Directed by Henry Hathaway
Produced by 20th Century Fox
A noir-tinged crime drama about a privileged son's moral descent into the underworld, driven by filial duty and romantic entanglement, culminating in shared imprisonment.
Wall Street broker Robert Cain, Sr., is jailed for embezzling. His college graduate son Bob then turns to crime to raise money for his father's release. As assistant to mobster Mickey Dwyer, then falls for Dwyer's girl Lucky. He winds up in the same prison as his father.
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Does Johnny Apollo end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Johnny Apollo scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Johnny Apollo sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Johnny Apollo violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Johnny Apollo easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Johnny Apollo
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Johnny Apollo
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Johnny Apollo, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Johnny Apollo, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Johnny Apollo, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































