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A psychopathic criminal (Cagney) 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.



White Heat (1949)
Released: 03 Sep 1949
Runtime: 114 min
Rated: NOT RATED
Director: Raoul Walsh
Writer(s): Ivan Goff (screen play), Ben Roberts (screen play), Virginia Kellogg (suggested by a story by)
Actors: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
IMDB Ratings: 8.2



Plot: 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.