White Heat
"Pick up the pieces folks, Jimmy's in action again!"
Originally released in 1949. White Heat is a crime/drama film. directed by Raoul Walsh.
Starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, and Edmond O'Brien
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (517 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.5M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,300,000
- Revenue
- $3,483,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed White Heat?
White Heat was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is White Heat?
White Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was White Heat released?
White Heat was released on September 2, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Heat?
The main cast of White Heat includes James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly, Steve Cochran.
Is White Heat worth watching?
White Heat has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 517 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.