White Heat (1949)

Kernel Score: 84% · 528 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Released: 1949-09-02

Runtime: 114 minutes

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

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