Edmond O'Brien, Fred Clark, James Cagney
This gangster movie centers on a psychotic, mother-obsessed thug.
DVD Release Date: January 25, 2005
Stats: 493 reviews
what's there to say about white heat? ten years out of the genre and cagney hasn't missed a step. how'd ya like that, ma?
Vibrant and brilliant film, engaging plot, and electrifying performance by James Cagney as the totally amoral and psychotic momma's boy Cody Jarret.
Cody's farewell line is unforgettable.
Worthy of all it?s praise, Cagney just has great presence on screen and of course the lovable rogue image suits him well.
As a storyline, this ticks many boxes for me, a Gangster story, Robbery, Undercover operation and is such a good base story for modern day films and tv Dra...( read more)
White Heat is probably one of the greatest gangster films ever made. The fact that it was released in an era that monitored film violence to the hilt is even more shocking. The film is about Arthur "Cody" Jarrett (James Cagney), a gangland leader that's on the edge and just about...( read more)
Cagney is solid in this 1949 Gangster flick. Mayo is interesting as is the rest of the supporting cast. Recommended.
beware of "Moma's Boys"... James Cagney was fantastic as the Mob leader...
Released in 1949,"White Heat" is considered to be one of the greatest gangster films of all time. James Cagney's performance as Cody Jarrett remains one of the top ten badasses of them all. It is amazing that Cagney did not win the Oscar for his performance here,but still he give...( read more)
Outstanding gangster film, expertly played by James Cagney. Intense, fast pacing and visually impressive. Raoul Walsh's direction is detailed and excellent. This is Virginia Mayo's best performance. Margaret Wycherly stands out as well as Cagney's mother. A true classic with nume...( read more)
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