James Cagney, George Raft, Jane Bryan
Although innocent, reporter Frank Ross is found guilty of murder and is sent to jail. While his friends at the newspaper try to find out who framed him, Frank gets hardened by prison life and his opti...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 25, 2008
Stats: 26 reviews
Yet another great performance by James Cagney as a newspaper reporter who is set up by thugs and condemned to life in prison. George Raft plays a jailbird who claims to know how to help Cagney clear his name, if Cagney will help Raft escape from prison. Similar in tone and plot l...( read more)
good gritty prison drama. cagney plays a reporter who goes in on a false charge and teams up with george raft to clear his name, ending, of course, in a full scale riot.
Great story, even if it is a bit far fetched. James Cagney's outstanding performance makes this one a must see film and is well worth watching. Good supporting cast.
Both Cagney & Raft are in fine form here. There are some great scenes in the prison. Cagney gets to go on an emotional roller coaster ride.
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