White Heat(1949)
“Pick up the pieces folks, Jimmy's in action again!”
Overview
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.
Director
Raoul Walsh
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Heat?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for White Heat (1949).
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 and released in 1949. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is White Heat?▼
White Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in White Heat?▼
The cast of White Heat includes 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 and more.
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