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White Heat

Gang leader Cody Jarrett (James Cagney) lives for his mother, planning heists between horrible headaches. During a train robbery that goes wrong, Cody shoots an investigator. Realizing Cody will never be stopped if he knows he's being pursued, authorities plant undercover agent Hank (Edmond O'Brien) in Cody's cell. When his mother dies, a distraught Cody breaks out of jail, bringing Hank along to join his gang. With Hank in communication with the police, Cody plans a payroll heist.


Release Date

Sept 2, 1949


Running Time

114 minutes


Rotten Tomatoes

97%


Starring

James Cagney

James Cagney

Virginia Mayo

Virginia Mayo

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Margaret Wycherly

Margaret Wycherly

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran


Credits

Director Raoul Walsh

Screenplay Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts

Producer Louis F. Edelman

Cinematography Sidney Hickox

Editing Owen Marks

Music Max Steiner

Distributor Warner Bros.

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