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White Heat (1949)
8.2
A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. Shortly after the plan takes place, events take a crazy turn Director:Raoul Walsh |
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| Edmond O'Brien | ... | ||
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Margaret Wycherly | ... | |
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Steve Cochran | ... | |
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John Archer | ... | |
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Wally Cassell | ... |
Cotton Valletti
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Fred Clark | ... |
Trader Winston
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Storyline
Cody Jarrett is the sadistic leader of a ruthless gang of thieves. Afflicted by terrible headaches and fiercely devoted to his 'Ma,' Cody is a volatile, violent, and eccentric leader. Cody's top henchman wants to lead the gang and attempts to have an 'accident' happen to Cody, while he is running the gang from in jail. But Cody is saved by an undercover cop, who thereby befriends him and infiltrates the gang. Finally, the stage is set for Cody's ultimate betrayal and downfall, during a big heist at a chemical plant. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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James Cagney Is Red Hot In "White Heat"! See more »Parents Guide:
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Fúria Sanguinária See more »Company Credits
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| West Germany:Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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(1940) (uncredited)
Music by Josef Myrow, Kim Gannon & Gene Irwin
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If the surprise expressed by James Cagney's fellow inmates during "the telephone game" scene in the prison dining room appears real, it's because it is. Director Raoul Walsh didn't tell the rest of the cast what was about to happen, so Cagney's outburst caught them by surprise. In fact, Walsh himself didn't know what Cagney had planned; the scene as written wasn't working, and Cagney had an idea. He told Walsh to put the two biggest extras playing cons in the mess-hall next to him on the bench (he used their shoulders to boost himself onto the table) and to keep the cameras rolling no matter what. See more »Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Pardo is in line to get his injection, he starts a fight to get off the line and avoid being recognized by Bo Creel. But starting the fight draws more attention to him than if he'd remained quietly on line, and increased his chances of being spotted and identified. Also, the inmate giving the shots was looking at the arms of those on line, not their faces, as they moved passed him. See more »Quotes
Cody Jarrett: I told you to keep away from that radio. If that battery is dead it'll have company.See more »
Connections
Featured in AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008) See more »Soundtracks
"Five O'Clock Whistle"(1940) (uncredited)
Music by Josef Myrow, Kim Gannon & Gene Irwin
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