Lucky Jordan (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Lucky Jordan is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Frank Tuttle, running about 84 minutes. “Tough ... trigger mad ... and Terrific !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lucky Jordan is a gangster living in New York City and when he's drafted into the army, he tries to escape duty by using an old con woman named Annie to convince the draft board he's needed at home. When that fails, Jordan is sent to boot camp, but he doesn't stay there long. He takes a beautiful USO worker hostage and flees back to New York. There, he learns that a rival gangster is plotting against America.
Who’s in it. Lucky Jordan stars Alan Ladd as Lucky Jordan, Helen Walker as Jill Evans, Sheldon Leonard as Slip Moran and Mabel Paige as Annie ('Ma'), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lucky Jordan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Jordan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Jordan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Jordan (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lucky Jordan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lucky Jordan worth watching?
- Lucky Jordan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucky Jordan?
- Lucky Jordan stars Alan Ladd, Helen Walker, Sheldon Leonard, Mabel Paige and Marie McDonald.
- When was Lucky Jordan released?
- Lucky Jordan was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.