Torrid Zone

Torrid Zone (1940)

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Torrid Zone star James Cagney once described the film as "The Front Page among the bananas." Indeed, the screenplay diligently follows the Front Page plot device of a tough boss (Pat O'Brien) pulling every underhanded trick in the book to keep his top man (Cagney) from quitting. This time the… More

PG, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By
William Keighley
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
May 25, 1940 Wide
On DVD
Apr 24, 2007

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    It's a good example of a lively Warner Brothers film, where the ensemble studio cast have a great chemistry together.

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...a good showcase for Cagney's versatility and Sheridan's quick-witted banter.

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    Harmless fun, the movie is more notable for its attractive stars and snappy dialogue than for anything that actually happens in the plot.

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