White Heat (1949)
White Heat is a 1949 crime movie directed by Raoul Walsh, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo and Edmond O'Brien.
A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.
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What is White Heat about?
A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.
When was White Heat released?
White Heat was released on 2 September 1949.
How long is White Heat?
White Heat runs 1h 54m.
Who made White Heat?
White Heat was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Where can I watch White Heat?
White Heat is available on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Plex, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch White Heat
Stream: IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- James Cagney as Arthur 'Cody' Jarrett
- Virginia Mayo as Verna Jarrett
- Edmond O'Brien as Vic Pardo
- Margaret Wycherly as Ma Jarrett
- Steve Cochran as 'Big Ed' Somers
- John Archer as Philip Evans
- Wally Cassell as 'Cotton' Valletti
- Fred Clark as Daniel Winston
- Paul Guilfoyle as Roy Parker (uncredited)
- Ford Rainey as Zuckie
- Robert Foulk as Payroll Guard at Chemical Plant
- Ian MacDonald as Creel
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