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White Heat (1949)  link to White Heat on IMDb  

Number: 1953

poster White Heat

IMDb Rating:
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8.2/10 (22407 votes)

Country: USA, 114 minutes

Spoken Languages: English

Genre(s): Action, Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Director(s): Vicky Jenson

Video Codec: Unknown

Storyline:
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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Cast:

photo James Cagney James Cagney Cody Jarrett
photo Virginia Mayo Virginia Mayo Verna Jarrett
photo Edmond O'Brien Edmond O'Brien Hank Fallon / Vic Pardo
photo Margaret Wycherly Margaret Wycherly Ma Jarrett
photo Steve Cochran Steve Cochran Big Ed Somers

Medium: Digital Copy,

Location: F:\Films\White Heat\White Heat.mkv

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 4:3