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White Heat

1949 · 114 min · Director: Raoul Walsh

White Heat (1949) is a crime drama, directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars James Cagney and Virginia Mayo. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 114-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.

What White Heat Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch White Heat?

White Heat is available to watch on digital platforms such as IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is White Heat?

White Heat runs for 114 minutes (1h 54m).

When did White Heat come out?

White Heat was released in 1949.

Who directed White Heat?

White Heat was directed by Raoul Walsh.

Who stars in White Heat?

White Heat stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly.

What is White Heat's rating?

White Heat holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.

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