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Dominican Rep. White Heat
- Original title
- White Heat
- Year
- 1949
- Running time
- 114 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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James Cagney
Virginia Mayo
Edmond O'Brien
Margaret Wycherly
Steve Cochran
John Archer
Wally Cassell
Fred Clark- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
Sidney Hickox (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Film noir | Prison Drama. Crime
- Synopsis
- 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.
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- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1949: Nominated for Oscar: Best Story
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- Ranking Lists Position
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- 20 My Favorite Noir Movies (241)
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