White Heat

White Heat (1949)

Approved 03 Sep 1949 • Action, Crime, Drama • 1h 54m
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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.

Raoul Walsh
Director
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Virginia Kellogg
Writer
James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Country: United States
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8.1

IMDb (36238 votes)
94%
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