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White Heat is a 1949 American film noir directed by Raoul Walsh and starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo and Edmond O'Brien. Written by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts, White Heat is based on a story by Virginia Kellogg, and is considered to be one of the best gangster movies of all time.
A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex leads his gang in a daring heist at a chemical plant and faces his ultimate betrayal and downfall. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this action crime drama film.
- (36K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Raoul Walsh
- 1949-09-03
Oscar-winner James Cagney ("The Public Enemy," "Yankee Doodle Dandy") explodes on the screen as a demented gangster whose intricate plan to rob an oil refinery is thwarted by a government ...
Watch White Heat, a classic film noir about a gang leader who breaks out of jail and plans a final heist. See critics reviews, cast and crew, and where to stream or buy the movie.
- (80)
- James Cagney
- Raoul Walsh
- Warner Brothers
It wasn't until the following year that Mayo got the chance to sink her teeth into a meaty role. That film, White Heat (1949), and her role, as Cody Jarrett's (James Cagney) sluttish, conniving wife, Verna, is memorable for the sheer ruthlessness of her performance.
- Raoul Walsh, Russell Saunders
- James Cagney
Aug 1, 2016 · Starring: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo and Edmond O'Brien White Heat (1949) Official Trailer - James Cagney Movie Cody Jarrett is the sadistic leader of a ruthless gang of thieves. Afflicted by...
- 2 min
- 84K
- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex escapes from prison and leads his gang in a chemical plant heist. He is betrayed by his henchmen and his wife, and faces a final showdown with the police.
