White Heat
1949 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
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.
Direction Raoul Walsh
Cast James Cagney · Virginia Mayo · Edmond O'Brien · Margaret Wycherly · Steve Cochran · John Archer · Wally Cassell · Fred Clark
Soundtrack Max Steiner
Screenplay Ivan Goff · Ben Roberts · Virginia Kellogg
Cinematography Sidney Hickox
Original title White Heat
8.1
11K votes (FilmAffinity)
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